Cost of living crisis
Alex never thought he would need benefits – then he lost his job and needed universal credit to survive
Alex never thought he would need benefits – then he lost his job and needed universal credit to survive
A former high earner who never expected to need benefits, Alex found himself relying on universal credit and food banks after being made redundant. His experience shows why Turn2us is calling for a benefits system that treats people with dignity before they reach crisis point.
Experts issue energy bill ‘red warning’ as price cap rise risks pushing millions into fuel poverty
Experts issue energy bill ‘red warning’ as price cap rise risks pushing millions into fuel poverty
Ofgem’s latest energy price cap comes into effect today with the households facing a £221 a year rise
Energy bills are rising. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Energy bills are rising. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Energy bills are are set to rise with Ofgem’s new energy price cap. Here’s everything you need to know, including where to get help if you can’t afford to pay
Baby banks are becoming ‘as normalised as food banks’ as 1,000 children a day need support
Baby banks are becoming ‘as normalised as food banks’ as 1,000 children a day need support
DWP to ban people from driving and seize money from bank accounts to recover benefit debts
DWP to ban people from driving and seize money from bank accounts to recover benefit debts
Keir Starmer has resigned. What is his legacy on the biggest issues in Britain?
Keir Starmer has resigned. What is his legacy on the biggest issues in Britain?
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like
Inside the Big Issue: Homelessness, Survival, Resistance
Inside the Big Issue: Homelessness, Survival, Resistance
‘Universal credit claimants are working to support their families. But the system is not’
‘Universal credit claimants are working to support their families. But the system is not’
Making gig work pay: How to manage your money with an irregular income
Making gig work pay: How to manage your money with an irregular income
‘I probably would have given my son up without help from a baby bank. No one else supported me’
‘I probably would have given my son up without help from a baby bank. No one else supported me’
I had virtually nothing when I became a mum. I needed help from a baby bank to get the essentials
I had virtually nothing when I became a mum. I needed help from a baby bank to get the essentials
How to take a quick look at your financial health in five minutes – and what to do next
How to take a quick look at your financial health in five minutes – and what to do next
Energy bills to rise as millions struggle with cost of living: ‘People are already rationing’
Energy bills to rise as millions struggle with cost of living: ‘People are already rationing’
I know from experience how hard it is to seek help with debt. I’m helping local people take the step
I know from experience how hard it is to seek help with debt. I’m helping local people take the step
What does the government’s cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?
What does the government’s cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?
Prime ministers keep getting forced out of Downing Street. Could fixing poverty save them?
Prime ministers keep getting forced out of Downing Street. Could fixing poverty save them?
Higher defence spending won’t make Britain safer while families live in poverty
Higher defence spending won’t make Britain safer while families live in poverty
‘My son has cystic fibrosis. The government wrongly denied him PIP – twice’
‘My son has cystic fibrosis. The government wrongly denied him PIP – twice’
Young people ‘hounded’ for rent upfront to get a social home: ‘It’s meant to be affordable housing’
Young people ‘hounded’ for rent upfront to get a social home: ‘It’s meant to be affordable housing’
How to manage your money if you become ill or disabled
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’
Super Furry Animals: ‘We could sign on and get income support so we could eat. It’s harder now’
The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
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
