Cost of living crisis
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year

DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
‘I’ve never been able to afford more than one skirt’: Labour’s school uniform plan sparks fierce debate

‘I’ve never been able to afford more than one skirt’: Labour’s school uniform plan sparks fierce debate
Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits

Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits
More than half of Brits think there’ll always be significant levels of homelessness

More than half of Brits think there’ll always be significant levels of homelessness
Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits

Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
Hunger is a political choice. How do we end it in 2025?

Hunger is a political choice. How do we end it in 2025?
Millions of Brits face higher energy bills as price cap rises – again: ‘We need long-term solutions’

Millions of Brits face higher energy bills as price cap rises – again: ‘We need long-term solutions’
How do we keep hope alive in 2025 when so many people are going hungry?

How do we keep hope alive in 2025 when so many people are going hungry?
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change

This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
There’s no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it

There’s no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it’s time for universal basic income

We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it’s time for universal basic income
Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025

Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025
‘You want it to be magical for your kids’: Here’s how the two-child benefit cap is ruining Christmas

‘You want it to be magical for your kids’: Here’s how the two-child benefit cap is ruining Christmas
My son turned green and vomited his own faeces – and doctors still didn’t take his condition seriously

My son turned green and vomited his own faeces – and doctors still didn’t take his condition seriously
Millions of pensioners in ‘desperate need’ lose winter fuel payment: ‘We fear what will happen’

Millions of pensioners in ‘desperate need’ lose winter fuel payment: ‘We fear what will happen’
Prices rise at highest rate in months: ‘Families are still struggling with the cost of living’
