Benefits
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
Keir Starmer’s government is bringing power to local communities. We need that in social security
Keir Starmer’s government is bringing power to local communities. We need that in social security
DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
Liz Kendall wants to reform the DWP from a ‘department for welfare’ to a ‘department for work’
Liz Kendall wants to reform the DWP from a ‘department for welfare’ to a ‘department for work’
Labour ‘considering’ scrapping two-child benefit cap
Labour ‘considering’ scrapping two-child benefit cap
Scrap two-child benefit cap to end child poverty, Labour told: ‘Good intentions are not enough’
Scrap two-child benefit cap to end child poverty, Labour told: ‘Good intentions are not enough’
1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap
1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap
DWP’s ‘automation’ of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
DWP’s ‘automation’ of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions
July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions
Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary’s beliefs and what she’ll mean for the DWP
Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary’s beliefs and what she’ll mean for the DWP
Labour government urged to fix ‘broken benefits system’ for disabled and vulnerable people
Labour government urged to fix ‘broken benefits system’ for disabled and vulnerable people
Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
I’m a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
I’m a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
“We’ve got some extra support in”: Ed Davey tells the Big Issue how he’s balancing campaigning and caring
“We’ve got some extra support in”: Ed Davey tells the Big Issue how he’s balancing campaigning and caring
Child poverty in working households soared by 1,350 a week since Tories came to power, report finds
