Cost of living crisis
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
The white paper detailing plans for universal credit was published 15 years ago, although it wasn’t officially implemented until 2013. Here’s what we have learned since then
BBC Radio 1’s Matt Edmonson: ‘I’m no Martin Lewis, but I’ve always been quite frugal’
BBC Radio 1’s Matt Edmonson: ‘I’m no Martin Lewis, but I’ve always been quite frugal’
The BBC Radio 1 DJ is talking to celebrities about their spending habits in new podcast Spent!
Millions of Brits can’t afford to buy enough food. How do we feed a hungry nation?
Millions of Brits can’t afford to buy enough food. How do we feed a hungry nation?
Despite the abundance on supermarket shelves, millions of people can’t afford to buy enough to eat – or buy the nutritious food they need
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It’s time it covered the essentials
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It’s time it covered the essentials
15 years on, it’s time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
15 years on, it’s time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution
Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution
Universal credit sanctions more ‘severe’ and ‘damaging’ than criminal fines, report finds
Universal credit sanctions more ‘severe’ and ‘damaging’ than criminal fines, report finds
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world’s money while the poorest suffer
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world’s money while the poorest suffer
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
Ofgem’s plan to write off £500m of energy debt is welcome – but it’s not enough to solve the crisis
Ofgem’s plan to write off £500m of energy debt is welcome – but it’s not enough to solve the crisis
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Brits to have energy bill debt written off
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Brits to have energy bill debt written off
Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid benefit cuts and rising living costs
Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid benefit cuts and rising living costs
Ireland’s basic income scheme for artists is being made permanent. Would it work in the UK?
Ireland’s basic income scheme for artists is being made permanent. Would it work in the UK?
Everything you need to know about Labour’s child poverty strategy
Everything you need to know about Labour’s child poverty strategy
Universal credit is set to rise – but it needs to be based on the amount we actually need to get by
Universal credit is set to rise – but it needs to be based on the amount we actually need to get by
Universal credit should increase by 6.2% in 2026. Here’s what you need to know
Universal credit should increase by 6.2% in 2026. Here’s what you need to know
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?
What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?
Taxing wealth in the budget could score the chancellor a triple win
Taxing wealth in the budget could score the chancellor a triple win
Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit
Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit
More than £4bn in benefits will go unclaimed in London this year: ‘Too many people miss out’
More than £4bn in benefits will go unclaimed in London this year: ‘Too many people miss out’
Supermarket dominance is disastrous for food prices, public health and the planet
Supermarket dominance is disastrous for food prices, public health and the planet
Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025
