Cost of living crisis
Poorest Brits now worse off than poorest people in Slovenia, report finds – here’s why

Poorest Brits now worse off than poorest people in Slovenia, report finds – here’s why
One in four teachers spending own money to feed hungry pupils as parents struggle with costs

One in four teachers spending own money to feed hungry pupils as parents struggle with costs
Disability benefit cuts could plunge 700,000 households into poverty, Labour warned

Disability benefit cuts could plunge 700,000 households into poverty, Labour warned
Michael Sheen: ‘Going on holiday doesn’t matter to me as much as paying off 900 people’s debts’

Michael Sheen: ‘Going on holiday doesn’t matter to me as much as paying off 900 people’s debts’
Millions of universal credit and disability benefit claimants turn to food banks: ‘I’m terrified of cuts’

Millions of universal credit and disability benefit claimants turn to food banks: ‘I’m terrified of cuts’
DWP reveals new plans to get sick and disabled people into work ahead of benefit cuts

DWP reveals new plans to get sick and disabled people into work ahead of benefit cuts
Rail fares go up year after year – but it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s time to fix fares for good

Rail fares go up year after year – but it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s time to fix fares for good
Slashing billions from welfare will not help people into work or save money, Rachel Reeves warned

Slashing billions from welfare will not help people into work or save money, Rachel Reeves warned
DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month

DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund

Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund
Scrap two-child benefit cap to prove you’re serious about child poverty, Labour told

Scrap two-child benefit cap to prove you’re serious about child poverty, Labour told
‘Heartbreak’ for millions of Brits as energy bills to rise by more than expected from April

‘Heartbreak’ for millions of Brits as energy bills to rise by more than expected from April
Most households paying £750 a year more for energy bills than before cost of living crisis

Most households paying £750 a year more for energy bills than before cost of living crisis
Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties

Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties
Letters: Starmer and co aren’t changemakers – they’re change-talkers 

Letters: Starmer and co aren’t changemakers – they’re change-talkers
No recourse to public funds traps families like mine in poverty. It’s time the government ended it

No recourse to public funds traps families like mine in poverty. It’s time the government ended it
More than 24 million Brits don’t earn enough for a ‘decent standard of living’, report finds

More than 24 million Brits don’t earn enough for a ‘decent standard of living’, report finds
Gaslighting the public: How the energy industry is profiting from our pain as bills are set to go up

Gaslighting the public: How the energy industry is profiting from our pain as bills are set to go up
The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square

The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square
‘A national scandal’: Thames Water secures £3bn bailout after ‘disgraceful’ court ruling
