Cost of living crisis
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
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 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?
Taxing wealth in the budget could score the chancellor a triple win

Taxing wealth in the budget could score the chancellor a triple win
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’

More than £4bn in benefits will go unclaimed in London this year: ‘Too many people miss out’
Supermarket dominance is disastrous for food prices, public health and the planet

Supermarket dominance is disastrous for food prices, public health and the planet
Kinship carers are sleeping on sofas and floors to keep children out of care, study finds

Kinship carers are sleeping on sofas and floors to keep children out of care, study finds
Energy bill rise made me feel sick. I’d like Keir Starmer to try living in my bungalow when it’s cold

Energy bill rise made me feel sick. I’d like Keir Starmer to try living in my bungalow when it’s cold
Labour could replace two-child limit with a tapered system. Is it enough to tackle child poverty?

Labour could replace two-child limit with a tapered system. Is it enough to tackle child poverty?
DWP payment dates in October 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month


