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Millions of Brits have no savings to fall back on in a crisis. Will a new £1bn government scheme help?

Millions of Brits have no savings to fall back on in a crisis. Will a new £1bn government scheme help?
Disability benefit claimants at risk of poverty because of ‘poor service’ from DWP, MPs warn

Disability benefit claimants at risk of poverty because of ‘poor service’ from DWP, MPs warn
Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: ‘I am gifting the government a chance’

Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: ‘I am gifting the government a chance’
It’s a critical moment for millions of Brits living in fuel poverty in desperately cold homes this winter

It’s a critical moment for millions of Brits living in fuel poverty in desperately cold homes this winter
Young people turning to social media over NHS for nutrition and diet advice: ‘Social media is trumping doctors’

Young people turning to social media over NHS for nutrition and diet advice: ‘Social media is trumping doctors’
Energy bills to remain ‘stubbornly high’ in January: ‘Winter cruelly exposes the cost of a cold home’

Energy bills to remain ‘stubbornly high’ in January: ‘Winter cruelly exposes the cost of a cold home’
Homeless people were given £2,000, no strings attached. Here’s what they spent the money on

Homeless people were given £2,000, no strings attached. Here’s what they spent the money on
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: ‘A child’s background won’t determine their future’

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: ‘A child’s background won’t determine their future’
Children recruited as soldiers and facing ‘brutal’ sexual violence in Sudan war

Children recruited as soldiers and facing ‘brutal’ sexual violence in Sudan war
After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home

After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home
Punk band The Molotovs stun Christmas shoppers with on-street show to back Big Issue

Punk band The Molotovs stun Christmas shoppers with on-street show to back Big Issue
Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’

Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’
Big Issue turns 35 in 2026 – help us celebrate at our Big Dinner

Big Issue turns 35 in 2026 – help us celebrate at our Big Dinner
It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?

It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?
The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’
Care leavers face a ‘postcode lottery’ for support: ‘It can be incredibly lonely at Christmas’

Care leavers face a ‘postcode lottery’ for support: ‘It can be incredibly lonely at Christmas’
Inside the government-backed community hub teaching people digital skills: ‘It is for my future’

Inside the government-backed community hub teaching people digital skills: ‘It is for my future’
Labour’s immigration changes could cost £11bn due to ‘significant loss’ for UK workforce

Labour’s immigration changes could cost £11bn due to ‘significant loss’ for UK workforce
Labour’s failure to commit to national Housing First expansion ‘risks thousands losing their home’

