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

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

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

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’

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?’

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

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’

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?

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’

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

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’

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

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

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

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’

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’

Blind woman mistakenly refused disability benefits by DWP: ‘I was in shock’
What to expect from Liz Kendall as Keir Starmer’s controversial shadow work and pensions secretary

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’

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

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
