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Will DWP’s WorkWell scheme actually help people into work – or is it an attack on disability rights?

Will DWP’s WorkWell scheme actually help people into work – or is it an attack on disability rights?
“We demand an end to poverty”: Big Issue Group lay out policy calls to political leaders ahead of General Election

“We demand an end to poverty”: Big Issue Group lay out policy calls to political leaders ahead of General Election
‘Real change is essential’: Our blueprint for change shows how Sunak and Starmer can end poverty for good

‘Real change is essential’: Our blueprint for change shows how Sunak and Starmer can end poverty for good
Applying for DWP benefits is ‘soul-destroying’ and ‘unnecessarily difficult’, study finds

Applying for DWP benefits is ‘soul-destroying’ and ‘unnecessarily difficult’, study finds
There’s a chronic shortage of social housing. Here’s how the government can begin to fix it

There’s a chronic shortage of social housing. Here’s how the government can begin to fix it
Number of women sleeping rough on England’s street may be nine times higher than government thinks

Number of women sleeping rough on England’s street may be nine times higher than government thinks
DWP crackdown on disability benefits is already causing ‘unimaginable terror’, MPs warn

DWP crackdown on disability benefits is already causing ‘unimaginable terror’, MPs warn
Big Issue founder John Bird leads Lords in debate on child poverty

Big Issue founder John Bird leads Lords in debate on child poverty
We must spend time on eradicating poverty – not trying to accommodate it, says Big Issue founder

We must spend time on eradicating poverty – not trying to accommodate it, says Big Issue founder
‘It makes me want to scream’: PIP changes could be ‘tragic’ for disabled people, DWP warned

‘It makes me want to scream’: PIP changes could be ‘tragic’ for disabled people, DWP warned
PIP changes: What is the government planning with the disability benefits system?

PIP changes: What is the government planning with the disability benefits system?
Humza Yousaf has resigned – but rent controls ‘can’t be allowed to go with him’, campaigners say

Humza Yousaf has resigned – but rent controls ‘can’t be allowed to go with him’, campaigners say
DWP sparks outcry as disabled people face end to cash benefits: ‘This won’t solve the UK’s problems’

DWP sparks outcry as disabled people face end to cash benefits: ‘This won’t solve the UK’s problems’
Inside the Big Issue: Christopher Eccleston’s marathon feat

Inside the Big Issue: Christopher Eccleston’s marathon feat
DWP disability benefit cuts will impact 450,000 people – but very few will actually find paid work

DWP disability benefit cuts will impact 450,000 people – but very few will actually find paid work
Village of ‘beautiful homes’ for homeless people to be built in Lanarkshire by Social Bite

Village of ‘beautiful homes’ for homeless people to be built in Lanarkshire by Social Bite
Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has ‘violated disabled people’s rights’

Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has ‘violated disabled people’s rights’
Tory renting reforms pass Commons with no date for no-fault eviction ban: ‘It needs major surgery’

Tory renting reforms pass Commons with no date for no-fault eviction ban: ‘It needs major surgery’
Michael Gove U-turns on promise to ban no-fault evictions before general election

Michael Gove U-turns on promise to ban no-fault evictions before general election
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins in criticism of weakened Renters Reform Bill
