Budget
Reeves’ budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there’s still a way to go

Reeves’ budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there’s still a way to go
The budget introduced a host of positive measures to help with problem debt – but more can be done, says StepChange CEO Vikki Brownridge
Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package should be a call to action for Labour this budget

Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package should be a call to action for Labour this budget
As Elon Musk nears trillionaire status, campaigners at Everyone Hates Elon are calling for the UK government to take action against billionaires in their autumn budget
Britain’s cruel war on single mums must end. It’s time to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap

Britain’s cruel war on single mums must end. It’s time to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap
The UK cannot just end the two-child limit on benefits. It must end the benefit cap too, writes Ruth Talbot, founder of Single Parent Rights
The two-child benefit cap inflicts suffering on the UK’s children. Labour must scrap it
The two-child benefit cap inflicts suffering on the UK’s children. Labour must scrap it
Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes
Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes
Axing ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap would reduce cost of poverty by over £3bn

Axing ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap would reduce cost of poverty by over £3bn
Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here’s why

Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here’s why
These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns

These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns
Jeremy Hunt didn’t mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us

Jeremy Hunt didn’t mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us
‘Missed opportunity:’ From taxes to airline fees, what does Hunt’s Spring Budget mean for the planet?

‘Missed opportunity:’ From taxes to airline fees, what does Hunt’s Spring Budget mean for the planet?
Fat jokes and short-term thinking: Experts react to Jeremy Hunt’s ‘sticking plaster’ Spring Budget

Fat jokes and short-term thinking: Experts react to Jeremy Hunt’s ‘sticking plaster’ Spring Budget
Big Issue teams up with Gordon Brown to call for emergency budget to fight October price cap rise

Big Issue teams up with Gordon Brown to call for emergency budget to fight October price cap rise
Budget 2021: What it means for furlough, stamp duty, rent and household bills

Budget 2021: What it means for furlough, stamp duty, rent and household bills
Hammond gives Spring Statement period poverty and affordable housing boost

Hammond gives Spring Statement period poverty and affordable housing boost
The government does not have the money to end austerity


