Poverty
I’m writing a book about modern poverty. I’ve taken inspiration from Charles Dickens

I’m writing a book about modern poverty. I’ve taken inspiration from Charles Dickens
Youth unemployment has a ‘long-term scarring effect’ affecting finances and health decades later

Youth unemployment has a ‘long-term scarring effect’ affecting finances and health decades later
I’m a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn’t enough

I’m a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn’t enough
It’s no longer a cost of living crisis – it’s a cost of surviving crisis

It’s no longer a cost of living crisis – it’s a cost of surviving crisis
People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse

People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse
Period poverty forces UK women to use newspaper instead of sanitary products: ‘It’s unacceptable’

Period poverty forces UK women to use newspaper instead of sanitary products: ‘It’s unacceptable’
Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?

Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
How gambling and domestic abuse are plunging women into homelessness

How gambling and domestic abuse are plunging women into homelessness
What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?

What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?
Homeless young people ‘left to sleep rough’ after councils failed to assess their needs

Homeless young people ‘left to sleep rough’ after councils failed to assess their needs
My brother’s final years showed the NHS at its best. If only it were the same for everyone

My brother’s final years showed the NHS at its best. If only it were the same for everyone
Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: ‘A national emergency’

Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: ‘A national emergency’
Is the cost of living crisis back? And will prices in the UK ever come down?

Is the cost of living crisis back? And will prices in the UK ever come down?
Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here’s how giving people free cash could save money instead

Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here’s how giving people free cash could save money instead
Striking photos capture British Muslim families breaking fast during Ramadan in food bank Britain

Striking photos capture British Muslim families breaking fast during Ramadan in food bank Britain
This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of

This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of
What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help

What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help
‘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
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
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
