Poverty
I’m made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It’s not a way of life – it’s torture
I’m made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It’s not a way of life – it’s torture
Karen, a disability benefits claimant, writes about her experiences being made to feel like a ‘drain on the country’s resources’ because of the stigma around claiming support. It is taking a toll on her mental health
Meet the people helping homeless women get vital smear tests: ‘You’ve got to hear their voices’
Meet the people helping homeless women get vital smear tests: ‘You’ve got to hear their voices’
Women facing homelessness often experience multiple barriers to getting cervical screenings – formerly known as smear tests – but specialist healthcare services are setting out to change that so that more women access this lifesaving test
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
What does the inflation rate mean for you? Will prices come down? Here’s what you need to know about whether the cost of living crisis will ever end
Too many babies don’t have a safe place to sleep. This baby bank is trying to change that
Too many babies don’t have a safe place to sleep. This baby bank is trying to change that
Bank of Dave: Meet the man bringing the fight to loan sharks and helping those who need it most
Bank of Dave: Meet the man bringing the fight to loan sharks and helping those who need it most
Banks may not be interested in people experiencing poverty – but we are
Banks may not be interested in people experiencing poverty – but we are
‘I’ve never been able to afford more than one skirt’: Labour’s school uniform plan sparks fierce debate
‘I’ve never been able to afford more than one skirt’: Labour’s school uniform plan sparks fierce debate
Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits
Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits
White goods grant: Where to get help replacing essentials
White goods grant: Where to get help replacing essentials
How painting helps me to get up in the morning and continue the fight
How painting helps me to get up in the morning and continue the fight
Energy bills expected to rise again in April – and it could be ‘soul destroying’ for struggling families
Energy bills expected to rise again in April – and it could be ‘soul destroying’ for struggling families
Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
Zarah Sultana would ‘absolutely’ return to Labour after suspension: ‘It has to be a broad church’
Zarah Sultana would ‘absolutely’ return to Labour after suspension: ‘It has to be a broad church’
Hunger is a political choice. How do we end it in 2025?
Hunger is a political choice. How do we end it in 2025?
Millions of Brits face higher energy bills as price cap rises – again: ‘We need long-term solutions’
Millions of Brits face higher energy bills as price cap rises – again: ‘We need long-term solutions’
How do we keep hope alive in 2025 when so many people are going hungry?
How do we keep hope alive in 2025 when so many people are going hungry?
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
There’s no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
There’s no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
Here’s how Labour can dismantle the hostile environment and end refugee homelessness in 2025
Here’s how Labour can dismantle the hostile environment and end refugee homelessness in 2025
Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025
Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025
Nearly a third of people feel too ’embarrassed’ to seek support for their energy bills in the UK
Nearly a third of people feel too ’embarrassed’ to seek support for their energy bills in the UK
Why branding Hastings ‘the Grinch capital of the UK’ is just plain poverty shaming
Why branding Hastings ‘the Grinch capital of the UK’ is just plain poverty shaming
Millions of pensioners in ‘desperate need’ lose winter fuel payment: ‘We fear what will happen’
