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Could the UK government end use of asylum hotels by 2026?

Could the UK government end use of asylum hotels by 2026?
‘As long as hotels remain open, they will continue to be flashpoints for far-right activity, fuelling tensions and driving communities apart’
Taxing bank profits and gambling firms could raise billions. Here’s how it could help fix Britain

Taxing bank profits and gambling firms could raise billions. Here’s how it could help fix Britain
Britain’s Treasury is running on fumes. But a tax on gambling and on the banks could raise £14.6bn – and go a long way to fixing the country
The government’s decision to regulate bailiff firms can’t come quickly enough

The government’s decision to regulate bailiff firms can’t come quickly enough
After years of prevarication and delay, there’s now a sense of pace and urgency about bailiff regulation
A levy on Premier League player transfers could save cash-strapped councils – here’s how
A levy on Premier League player transfers could save cash-strapped councils – here’s how
Millions of Brits use Buy Now, Pay Later to shop. Will new rules protect people from the dangers?
Millions of Brits use Buy Now, Pay Later to shop. Will new rules protect people from the dangers?
DWP payment dates in August 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month

DWP payment dates in August 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
This man has found a way to travel by train for free… with one small catch

This man has found a way to travel by train for free… with one small catch
The simple reason employers must publish salaries on job adverts

The simple reason employers must publish salaries on job adverts
Paying rent on time could finally start helping renters get a mortgage: ‘A very positive step’

Paying rent on time could finally start helping renters get a mortgage: ‘A very positive step’
How to have summer fun without splashing the cash, according to Mr MoneyJar

How to have summer fun without splashing the cash, according to Mr MoneyJar
Labour’s pensions review is a welcome step. Let’s hope they use it for positive change

Labour’s pensions review is a welcome step. Let’s hope they use it for positive change
33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays

33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays
Childcare costs families £1,000 per child in the summer holidays: ‘It makes me feel sick’

Childcare costs families £1,000 per child in the summer holidays: ‘It makes me feel sick’
I lived on a debt-stricken housing estate as an anthropologist – this is what I learned about poverty

I lived on a debt-stricken housing estate as an anthropologist – this is what I learned about poverty
A year of Labour: How has the Starmer government fared in helping people out of debt?

A year of Labour: How has the Starmer government fared in helping people out of debt?
These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest

These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest
‘Broken’ council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that’s set to change

‘Broken’ council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that’s set to change
TikTok entrepreneur Simon Squibb: ‘Money won’t make you happy – but it gives you choices’

TikTok entrepreneur Simon Squibb: ‘Money won’t make you happy – but it gives you choices’
Store cards and buy now, pay later debt landed this single mum in court. What if there was another way?

Store cards and buy now, pay later debt landed this single mum in court. What if there was another way?
One in 10 Brits have no cash savings to fall back on – government action is vital

One in 10 Brits have no cash savings to fall back on – government action is vital
‘I was dying in silence’: How childcare becomes a daily battle for survival for migrant families

‘I was dying in silence’: How childcare becomes a daily battle for survival for migrant families
I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything

I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything
The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society

The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society
Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works
