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Letters: Disabled people live in constant fear we will lose our benefits – which we need to survive
Letters: Disabled people live in constant fear we will lose our benefits – which we need to survive
A reader outlines the shadow that disabled people live under for fear that their benefits will be taken away
Balancing childcare and work is driving up poverty – especially for children with additional needs
Balancing childcare and work is driving up poverty – especially for children with additional needs
Charity Children North East has found that the difficulties balancing childcare responsibilities alongside work can increase the risk of poverty, particularly for children who have additional needs
PIP is a lifeline for me as a disabled person. Here’s a great way to claim for the DWP benefit
PIP is a lifeline for me as a disabled person. Here’s a great way to claim for the DWP benefit
The personal independence payment (PIP) assessment process can be difficult to navigate, so charity Turn2us has designed an online tool to help you through it. They were supported by people with experience of accessing the benefit, including Alicia Cartwright, who explains why she got involved
Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market
Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market
Applying for a budgeting loan: Everything you need to know
Applying for a budgeting loan: Everything you need to know
Farming is the country’s least diverse industry. Meet the man on a mission to change it
Farming is the country’s least diverse industry. Meet the man on a mission to change it
Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated
Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated
Letters: Is DWP about to go after disabled people daring to save money for their future funerals?
Letters: Is DWP about to go after disabled people daring to save money for their future funerals?
Top 5 books about the workplace, chosen by award-winning novelist Ross Raisin
Top 5 books about the workplace, chosen by award-winning novelist Ross Raisin
Cuts on our children’s faces from knife crime are undeniably caused by cuts to youth services
Cuts on our children’s faces from knife crime are undeniably caused by cuts to youth services
‘It’s an invasion of privacy’: Single mum left ‘mortified’ after DWP scrutinises her bank account
‘It’s an invasion of privacy’: Single mum left ‘mortified’ after DWP scrutinises her bank account
DWP benefit reforms to get people into work are ‘smokescreen for cuts’, disability activist says
DWP benefit reforms to get people into work are ‘smokescreen for cuts’, disability activist says
Disabled people losing jobs and ‘falling out of work’ due to months-long waits for DWP support
Disabled people losing jobs and ‘falling out of work’ due to months-long waits for DWP support
Big Shaq comedian Michael Dapaah: ‘Young people are the future – I want to help them to thrive’
Big Shaq comedian Michael Dapaah: ‘Young people are the future – I want to help them to thrive’
Labour’s autumn budget was another failure to make real change for disabled people
Labour’s autumn budget was another failure to make real change for disabled people
‘Where will it stop?’: DWP to get ‘direct access to bank accounts’ in benefit fraud crackdown
‘Where will it stop?’: DWP to get ‘direct access to bank accounts’ in benefit fraud crackdown
‘Disturbing’ disability benefit reforms in Labour’s budget could see hundreds of thousands denied help
‘Disturbing’ disability benefit reforms in Labour’s budget could see hundreds of thousands denied help
A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account
A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account
Benefit changes, universal credit and crackdown on fraud: How Labour’s budget impacts benefits
Benefit changes, universal credit and crackdown on fraud: How Labour’s budget impacts benefits
Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?
Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?
Stop stigmatising benefits claimants or thousands will stay trapped in poverty, Rachel Reeves told
Stop stigmatising benefits claimants or thousands will stay trapped in poverty, Rachel Reeves told
Special needs children forced out of school by ‘crumbling’ system, figures show
Special needs children forced out of school by ‘crumbling’ system, figures show
This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life
This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life
‘We’re extremely nervous’: Here’s what Labour’s autumn budget might mean for benefit claimants
