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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

Carol Vorderman on voting Tory in 2010 – and regretting it: ‘I hadn’t got a clue what was coming’
Politics

Carol Vorderman on voting Tory in 2010 – and regretting it: ‘I hadn’t got a clue what was coming’

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

Inside the Big Issue: Carol Vorderman is still the voice of the opposition
Inside Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Carol Vorderman is still the voice of the opposition

How Putin’s war in Ukraine has pushed millions into homelessness: ‘We must tackle this crisis’
Homelessness

How Putin’s war in Ukraine has pushed millions into homelessness: ‘We must tackle this crisis’

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners miss out DWP pension credit worth £1,900: ‘Disappointing’
Pensioners

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners miss out DWP pension credit worth £1,900: ‘Disappointing’

How Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill is aiming to save renters from ‘fear of eviction’
RENTING

How Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill is aiming to save renters from ‘fear of eviction’

Three million children are facing hunger in the UK – with kids under four most at risk
Poverty

Three million children are facing hunger in the UK – with kids under four most at risk

Renters kicked out by no-fault evictions pay thousands to find a new home: ‘It’s totally unjust’
RENTING

Renters kicked out by no-fault evictions pay thousands to find a new home: ‘It’s totally unjust’

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’

Danny Dyer: ‘I don’t trust Keir Starmer. Why Angela Rayner’s not leading things I don’t know’
Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer: ‘I don’t trust Keir Starmer. Why Angela Rayner’s not leading things I don’t know’

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

Homelessness soars in England due to sky-high rents and asylum backlog crackdown
Homelessness

Homelessness soars in England due to sky-high rents and asylum backlog crackdown

Olivier-winning theatre maker Jamie Eastlake: ‘The North East is on the verge of 90s Manchester’
Theatre

Olivier-winning theatre maker Jamie Eastlake: ‘The North East is on the verge of 90s Manchester’

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Former vendor Earl John Charlton returns to his old pitch as Big Issue arrives in Newcastle
Big Community

Former vendor Earl John Charlton returns to his old pitch as Big Issue arrives in Newcastle

Tenants of TV star Stephen Mulhern left ‘living with damp and mould for two years’
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Tenants of TV star Stephen Mulhern left ‘living with damp and mould for two years’

AJ Odudu: ‘I knew we were working class. I shared the top bunk with my younger sister for years’
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AJ Odudu: ‘I knew we were working class. I shared the top bunk with my younger sister for years’

The Piano’s Brad Kella: ‘I want to see kids in the care system reach their dreams’
Music

The Piano’s Brad Kella: ‘I want to see kids in the care system reach their dreams’