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Labour reveals plan to ‘take everybody into a new digital era’: ‘It’s a difference between us and Tories’
Digital inclusion

Labour reveals plan to ‘take everybody into a new digital era’: ‘It’s a difference between us and Tories’

Big Issue spoke to minister for data protection and telecoms Chris Bryant about the government’s plans for a new digital inclusion strategy, which is part of Labour’s Plan for Change

Brits don’t trust politicians. Could a Welsh plan to ban lying in politics help turn that around?
Trust

Brits don’t trust politicians. Could a Welsh plan to ban lying in politics help turn that around?

Under recommendations being made to the Welsh government, members of the Senedd could lose their seats if they lie

‘I have patients in pain waiting years’: Healthcare workers ‘cautious’ about Labour’s NHS plans
NHS

‘I have patients in pain waiting years’: Healthcare workers ‘cautious’ about Labour’s NHS plans

Keir Starmer has announced a plan to reduce NHS waiting lists, but can it work? NHS workers and experts weigh in on whether Labour can achieve its ‘ambitious’ targets

Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
Ruth Patrick

Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits

Labour warned against ‘scare tactics’ after revealing Jobcentres reform plan to ‘get Britain working’
Department for Work and Pensions

Labour warned against ‘scare tactics’ after revealing Jobcentres reform plan to ‘get Britain working’

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More than 16 million people in poverty, report finds – with deprivation at highest level in decades
Social Justice

More than 16 million people in poverty, report finds – with deprivation at highest level in decades

Britain’s data watchdog has a warning for big tech and AI companies: ‘We’re watching you’
Artificial Intelligence

Britain’s data watchdog has a warning for big tech and AI companies: ‘We’re watching you’

Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated
Artificial Intelligence

Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated

‘It’s time to listen’: Labour conference votes for government to reverse winter fuel payment cuts
Winter fuel payments

‘It’s time to listen’: Labour conference votes for government to reverse winter fuel payment cuts

Rachel Reeves promises ‘no return to austerity’ amid fears of cuts to benefits in autumn budget
Social Justice

Rachel Reeves promises ‘no return to austerity’ amid fears of cuts to benefits in autumn budget

These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns
Politics

These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns

How to help asylum seekers and refugees after riots across UK
Asylum seekers

How to help asylum seekers and refugees after riots across UK

Some people choose between food and paying bills. Labour must consider them when making decisions
Tracey Herrington

Some people choose between food and paying bills. Labour must consider them when making decisions

‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
Two-child benefit cap

‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap

Why can no government ever plan for the future?
John Bird

Why can no government ever plan for the future?

Brits are the happiest they’ve been in a year. Here’s why
Paul McNamee

Brits are the happiest they’ve been in a year. Here’s why

1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap
Child poverty

1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap

Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government
Sabine Goodwin

Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government

Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Poverty

Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?

Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
Helen Barnard

Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty

What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
Benefits

What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?

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Sunak’s flagship free childcare scheme under threat from staffing ‘crisis’
Childcare

Sunak’s flagship free childcare scheme under threat from staffing ‘crisis’

Government just incinerated PPE worth £1.4bn. Here’s how that money could’ve been better spent
A modest proposal

Government just incinerated PPE worth £1.4bn. Here’s how that money could’ve been better spent

The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK
Behind the scenes

The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK

Women and girls across Britain are in crisis. The next government must act – and fast
Indy Cross

Women and girls across Britain are in crisis. The next government must act – and fast