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1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap
Child poverty

1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap

‘It’s a scandal’: Outcry from Brits to nationalise water companies as bills set to rise – again
Water

‘It’s a scandal’: Outcry from Brits to nationalise water companies as bills set to rise – again

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Free school meals

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?

July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions
Benefits

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
Department for Work and Pensions

Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary’s beliefs and what she’ll mean for the DWP

Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government
Sabine Goodwin

Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government

Dear Keir Starmer, I’m a single mum and NHS worker. Please don’t make me regret voting for you
Tayyaba Siddiqui

Dear Keir Starmer, I’m a single mum and NHS worker. Please don’t make me regret voting for you

Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Poverty

Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?

What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
Benefits

What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?

‘The Jazz Bar is too important to fail’ says the couple who saved an Edinburgh institution
Venue Watch

‘The Jazz Bar is too important to fail’ says the couple who saved an Edinburgh institution

‘DWP doesn’t seem to care’: Jobcentres close on election day as 1,500 security guards go on strike
Department for Work and Pensions

‘DWP doesn’t seem to care’: Jobcentres close on election day as 1,500 security guards go on strike

Benefits claimants have been treated as a political punching bag this general election
Mikey Erhardt

Benefits claimants have been treated as a political punching bag this general election

Wellbeing is not a luxury. It’s a basic human right which the next government must protect
Sarah Cunningham

Wellbeing is not a luxury. It’s a basic human right which the next government must protect

Jess Phillips on why Labour is the party for women and terminally ill sister-in-law’s fight for benefits
Exclusive

Jess Phillips on why Labour is the party for women and terminally ill sister-in-law’s fight for benefits

New children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce: ‘Children need reading now more than ever’
Books

New children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce: ‘Children need reading now more than ever’

Poverty and inequality are slowly poisoning Britain. It could lead to a far-right victory in 2029
Will Snell

Poverty and inequality are slowly poisoning Britain. It could lead to a far-right victory in 2029

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I’m a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
Chris

I’m a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?

Expand free school meals and help save one million children from hunger, political leaders told
General election 2024

Expand free school meals and help save one million children from hunger, political leaders told

Sunak’s flagship free childcare scheme under threat from staffing ‘crisis’
Childcare

Sunak’s flagship free childcare scheme under threat from staffing ‘crisis’

Have your say: Big Issue editor to host homelessness hustings in Cities of London and Westminster
General election 2024

Have your say: Big Issue editor to host homelessness hustings in Cities of London and Westminster