Poverty
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
An estimated 231 people died while homeless in Scotland in 2024. Crisis Scotland called for a ‘laser focus on ending all forms of homelessness’ to prevent people dying on the streets
There’s a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
There’s a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
Special educational needs and difficulties (SEND) are more prevalent among families with adopted children. Lisa Mainwaring, a journalist and adopter, calls for more support
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
The Ofgem price cap will fall from April, bringing the average bill down by £117. But disabled people like Daniel Jones fear the relief may be short-lived
Why don’t people just get a job? The answer is far from simple
Why don’t people just get a job? The answer is far from simple
Labour says it wants to end the need for food banks. Is there any way it can succeed?
Labour says it wants to end the need for food banks. Is there any way it can succeed?
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?
Letters: It’s mind-blowing that in 2026 water companies are allowed to dump sewage into rivers
Letters: It’s mind-blowing that in 2026 water companies are allowed to dump sewage into rivers
This government must make private rent more affordable. Here’s how they can do it
This government must make private rent more affordable. Here’s how they can do it
Over a million kids live in hygiene poverty. But teachers don’t always know what to say
Over a million kids live in hygiene poverty. But teachers don’t always know what to say
Are you breathing in mould? Soaring pneumonia cases linked to cold, damp houses
Are you breathing in mould? Soaring pneumonia cases linked to cold, damp houses
Unemployment is on the rise in London. Should the rest of the UK be worried?
Unemployment is on the rise in London. Should the rest of the UK be worried?
‘Poverty destroys us’: Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty
‘Poverty destroys us’: Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty
More than four million children set to be in poverty by 2029 despite Labour two-child limit U-turn
More than four million children set to be in poverty by 2029 despite Labour two-child limit U-turn
I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like
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?
Johannes Radebe: ‘As long as my body will allow, I will do Strictly. That’s my sparkly, magical world’
Johannes Radebe: ‘As long as my body will allow, I will do Strictly. That’s my sparkly, magical world’
Millions of Brits are going without food and heating to improve their credit score
Millions of Brits are going without food and heating to improve their credit score
How the groundbreaking Crisis and Resilience Fund can help end the need for food banks
How the groundbreaking Crisis and Resilience Fund can help end the need for food banks
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
