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Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here’s how
Paul Kissack

Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here’s how

UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
Paul Swinney

UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy

It’s 20 years and six prime ministers since UK last saw a sustained fall in poverty. Yes, really
Poverty

It’s 20 years and six prime ministers since UK last saw a sustained fall in poverty. Yes, really

BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: ‘Vulnerable people rely on radio’
Radio

BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: ‘Vulnerable people rely on radio’

Uncertainty over minister for disabled people role sparks backlash: ‘What message does this send?’
DWP

Uncertainty over minister for disabled people role sparks backlash: ‘What message does this send?’

All the ways the government’s childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor
Childcare

All the ways the government’s childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor

Net migration to UK hit record high in 2022, new figures show – with ‘strong public support’
Migration

Net migration to UK hit record high in 2022, new figures show – with ‘strong public support’

Pensions, taxes and benefits: What does Autumn Statement 2023 mean for you and your bank balance?
Autumn Statement

Pensions, taxes and benefits: What does Autumn Statement 2023 mean for you and your bank balance?

Amputee pensioner refused higher rate of disability benefit by DWP: ‘I couldn’t understand it’
Disability benefits

Amputee pensioner refused higher rate of disability benefit by DWP: ‘I couldn’t understand it’

Instead of helping disabled people, Rishi Sunak wants to force us to work ourselves to death
Rachel Charlton-Dailey

Instead of helping disabled people, Rishi Sunak wants to force us to work ourselves to death

Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause ‘destitution’: ‘People are struggling’
Benefits

Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause ‘destitution’: ‘People are struggling’

Families sharing single rooms plagued with damp and mould: Reality of life in the asylum system
Asylum seekers

Families sharing single rooms plagued with damp and mould: Reality of life in the asylum system

Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
Disability Rights UK

Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice

How government blows tens of millions in taxpayer cash fighting disability benefit claims
Disability benefits

How government blows tens of millions in taxpayer cash fighting disability benefit claims

Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he’s homeless and trapped in a ‘vicious circle’
Disability

Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he’s homeless and trapped in a ‘vicious circle’

Blind woman mistakenly refused disability benefits by DWP: ‘I was in shock’
Disability benefits

Blind woman mistakenly refused disability benefits by DWP: ‘I was in shock’

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What to expect from Liz Kendall as Keir Starmer’s controversial shadow work and pensions secretary
Cabinet reshuffle

What to expect from Liz Kendall as Keir Starmer’s controversial shadow work and pensions secretary

Government’s new welfare reforms could cause ‘huge anxiety for disabled people’
Disability benefits

Government’s new welfare reforms could cause ‘huge anxiety for disabled people’

Disabled people face ‘harrowing’ and ‘inhumane’ benefits assessments, MPs warn in Westminster debate
Disability benefits

Disabled people face ‘harrowing’ and ‘inhumane’ benefits assessments, MPs warn in Westminster debate

‘I have cancer and I’m worried about heating this winter’: Energy price cap will leave 6.3 million households in fuel poverty
Energy bills

‘I have cancer and I’m worried about heating this winter’: Energy price cap will leave 6.3 million households in fuel poverty