Cost of living crisis
‘I would go to school shivering’: 300,000 children in the UK may go without a coat this winter
‘I would go to school shivering’: 300,000 children in the UK may go without a coat this winter
Families have hope for the first time this budget. Anything other than bold moves will let them down
Families have hope for the first time this budget. Anything other than bold moves will let them down
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
‘I spent my burial fund on repairs’: Pensioners in poverty pushed to breaking point by unexpected bills
‘I spent my burial fund on repairs’: Pensioners in poverty pushed to breaking point by unexpected bills
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
Britain’s obesity crisis is driven by poverty and bad food. But are weight-loss jabs really the answer?
Britain’s obesity crisis is driven by poverty and bad food. But are weight-loss jabs really the answer?
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
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’
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
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
33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the October half term
33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the October half term
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?
Universal credit is set to rise – but it needs to be based on the amount we actually need to get by
