learning and employment
UK’s shock fall in inflation means benefits increase of ‘just a few pounds’ next year

UK’s shock fall in inflation means benefits increase of ‘just a few pounds’ next year
Woman suffers stroke and loses three stone after DWP stops her disability benefits: ‘I was a skeleton’

Woman suffers stroke and loses three stone after DWP stops her disability benefits: ‘I was a skeleton’
Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do

Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
Half of universal credit claimants don’t know why DWP might stop their benefits

Half of universal credit claimants don’t know why DWP might stop their benefits
This benefits ‘trap’ is forcing homeless young people out of work, charities say

This benefits ‘trap’ is forcing homeless young people out of work, charities say
Most universal credit claimants are behind on bills or facing debt, DWP’s own research finds

Most universal credit claimants are behind on bills or facing debt, DWP’s own research finds
John McDonnell fears ‘people will lose their lives’ if Labour cuts benefits in autumn budget

John McDonnell fears ‘people will lose their lives’ if Labour cuts benefits in autumn budget
Letters: The tradies I know are out-earning uni graduates three times over

Letters: The tradies I know are out-earning uni graduates three times over
‘Biggest upgrade to worker rights’ or ‘chaotic rush job’?: Labour’s employment rights bill, explained

‘Biggest upgrade to worker rights’ or ‘chaotic rush job’?: Labour’s employment rights bill, explained
‘People have more to give’: This life-changing charity helps homeless people to build their own homes

‘People have more to give’: This life-changing charity helps homeless people to build their own homes
The real Byker Grove: Inside the youth clubs that inspired Ant and Dec’s childhood TV classic

The real Byker Grove: Inside the youth clubs that inspired Ant and Dec’s childhood TV classic
DWP plans to spy on claimants’ bank accounts will pile misery onto disabled people

DWP plans to spy on claimants’ bank accounts will pile misery onto disabled people
What to expect from Labour’s plans for workers’ rights – and why the ‘devil will be in the detail’

What to expect from Labour’s plans for workers’ rights – and why the ‘devil will be in the detail’
Disability benefits system is damaging claimants’ health, DWP’s own analysis finds: ‘It’s degrading’

Disability benefits system is damaging claimants’ health, DWP’s own analysis finds: ‘It’s degrading’
Reasons for keeping two-child benefit cap are thin at best and cruel at worst – Labour must lift it

Reasons for keeping two-child benefit cap are thin at best and cruel at worst – Labour must lift it
Scrapping two-child benefit cap ‘single most cost-effective policy’ to reduce child poverty

Scrapping two-child benefit cap ‘single most cost-effective policy’ to reduce child poverty
Saddling poorer students with a lifelong debt makes absolutely no sense

Saddling poorer students with a lifelong debt makes absolutely no sense
The ‘right to switch off’ law will be a litmus test for Labour’s plans for workers’ rights

The ‘right to switch off’ law will be a litmus test for Labour’s plans for workers’ rights
Brassic writer Danny Brocklehurst on Thatcher, bull semen and why TV needs working-class people

Brassic writer Danny Brocklehurst on Thatcher, bull semen and why TV needs working-class people
Home Kitchen: Inside the world’s first fine-dining restaurant staffed by homeless chefs
