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
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’
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?
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
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?
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
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?
Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit

Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit
‘It’s never been more urgent’: Inside the garden project empowering communities to grow their own food

‘It’s never been more urgent’: Inside the garden project empowering communities to grow their own food
More than £4bn in benefits will go unclaimed in London this year: ‘Too many people miss out’


