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Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
Tony Dobbins

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
Universal credit

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
Homelessness

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
Universal credit

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
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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

Letters: The tradies I know are out-earning uni graduates three times over

Will Labour’s employment and renting reform bills finally end millennials’ insecurity?
Alice Martin

Will Labour’s employment and renting reform bills finally end millennials’ insecurity?

‘Biggest upgrade to worker rights’ or ‘chaotic rush job’?: Labour’s employment rights bill, explained
Employment rights bill

‘Biggest upgrade to worker rights’ or ‘chaotic rush job’?: Labour’s employment rights bill, explained

The real Byker Grove: Inside the youth clubs that inspired Ant and Dec’s childhood TV classic
Youth clubs

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
Mikey Erhardt

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’
Employment Rights Bill

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

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
Vikki Brownridge

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
Child poverty

Scrapping two-child benefit cap ‘single most cost-effective policy’ to reduce child poverty

This factory once made every single Rolo in the world. Its decline is a warning for UK’s leaders
Industry

This factory once made every single Rolo in the world. Its decline is a warning for UK’s leaders

Saddling poorer students with a lifelong debt makes absolutely no sense
Paul McNamee

Saddling poorer students with a lifelong debt makes absolutely no sense

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Brassic writer Danny Brocklehurst on Thatcher, bull semen and why TV needs working-class people
Danny Brocklehurst

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
Homelessness

Home Kitchen: Inside the world’s first fine-dining restaurant staffed by homeless chefs

Labour’s plan to ‘get Brits back to work’ must not be an excuse for slashing benefits, charities say
Disability benefits

Labour’s plan to ‘get Brits back to work’ must not be an excuse for slashing benefits, charities say

Art the hard way: The role of art in liberation and the transforming power of creation
John Bird

Art the hard way: The role of art in liberation and the transforming power of creation