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‘My son has cystic fibrosis. The government wrongly denied him PIP – twice’
benefits

‘My son has cystic fibrosis. The government wrongly denied him PIP – twice’

Over a third (38%) of people with cystic fibrosis who receive PIP were wrongly rejected the first time they applied for the payment, including Ellie Griffin’s son Zac

Young people ‘hounded’ for rent upfront to get a social home: ‘It’s meant to be affordable housing’
Housing

Young people ‘hounded’ for rent upfront to get a social home: ‘It’s meant to be affordable housing’

A youth charity said it had paid almost £30,000 in deposits to prevent young people from being made homeless after being asked for hundreds of pounds in rent upfront

Going into debt doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Here’s how to get help
Money

Going into debt doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Here’s how to get help

Amid the cost of living crisis, experts explain that being in debt is nothing to be ashamed of.

How to manage your money if you become ill or disabled
Money

How to manage your money if you become ill or disabled

Super Furry Animals: ‘We could sign on and get income support so we could eat. It’s harder now’
Music

Super Furry Animals: ‘We could sign on and get income support so we could eat. It’s harder now’

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The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
Rachael Williamson

The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for

Thousands of renting households threatened with homelessness through no-fault eviction ahead of ban
Renting

Thousands of renting households threatened with homelessness through no-fault eviction ahead of ban

The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: ‘A clear failure’
Homelessness

The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: ‘A clear failure’

The Renters’ Rights Act is finally here. Here’s what is changing for tenants and landlords
Renting

The Renters’ Rights Act is finally here. Here’s what is changing for tenants and landlords

Youth unemployment has a ‘long-term scarring effect’ affecting finances and health decades later
Employment

Youth unemployment has a ‘long-term scarring effect’ affecting finances and health decades later

I’m a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn’t enough
Thea Jaffe

I’m a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn’t enough

It’s no longer a cost of living crisis – it’s a cost of surviving crisis
Mike Towers

It’s no longer a cost of living crisis – it’s a cost of surviving crisis

People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse
Emily Whitford

People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse

Period poverty forces UK women to use newspaper instead of sanitary products: ‘It’s unacceptable’
Period poverty

Period poverty forces UK women to use newspaper instead of sanitary products: ‘It’s unacceptable’

How gambling and domestic abuse are plunging women into homelessness
Mercy Denedo, Liz Riley

How gambling and domestic abuse are plunging women into homelessness

The US-Iran war creates a ‘perfect storm’ for the UK’s food supply ‘hitting the poorest hardest’
Social Justice

The US-Iran war creates a ‘perfect storm’ for the UK’s food supply ‘hitting the poorest hardest’

Homeless young people ‘left to sleep rough’ after councils failed to assess their needs
homelessness

Homeless young people ‘left to sleep rough’ after councils failed to assess their needs

Is the cost of living crisis back? And will prices in the UK ever come down?
Cost of living crisis

Is the cost of living crisis back? And will prices in the UK ever come down?

Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here’s what happens if you don’t pay
water

Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here’s what happens if you don’t pay

Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here’s how giving people free cash could save money instead
Professor Michael Sanders

Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here’s how giving people free cash could save money instead

Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next
Money

Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next

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Half of UK adults have faced problem debt. It can happen to anyone – but help is out there
Vikki Brownridge

Half of UK adults have faced problem debt. It can happen to anyone – but help is out there

This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of
Money

This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of

What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help
Money

What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help

Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Money

Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know