Poverty
Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
“We’ve got some extra support in”: Ed Davey tells the Big Issue how he’s balancing campaigning and caring
“We’ve got some extra support in”: Ed Davey tells the Big Issue how he’s balancing campaigning and caring
Child poverty in working households soared by 1,350 a week since Tories came to power, report finds
Child poverty in working households soared by 1,350 a week since Tories came to power, report finds
Half of disabled people in the UK feel ignored this general election: ‘We have a right to be heard’
Half of disabled people in the UK feel ignored this general election: ‘We have a right to be heard’
“We demand an end to poverty”: Big Issue vendors deliver call for change backed by 12,000 to Labour and Tory HQs
“We demand an end to poverty”: Big Issue vendors deliver call for change backed by 12,000 to Labour and Tory HQs
We need to end the two-child benefit cap and the damaging rhetoric around it – once and for all
We need to end the two-child benefit cap and the damaging rhetoric around it – once and for all
Keir Starmer says benefits lack ‘dignity’ – but real indignity is Britain’s broken welfare system
Keir Starmer says benefits lack ‘dignity’ – but real indignity is Britain’s broken welfare system
Starmer promises to “be as bold as Attlee” in Big Issue exclusive challenging leaders on poverty crisis
Starmer promises to “be as bold as Attlee” in Big Issue exclusive challenging leaders on poverty crisis
June 2024 payment dates for DWP benefits – plus universal credit increase
June 2024 payment dates for DWP benefits – plus universal credit increase
‘Great pity’ major parties are ignoring poverty in election, says Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart
‘Great pity’ major parties are ignoring poverty in election, says Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart
UK inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years – but cost of living crisis is far from over
UK inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years – but cost of living crisis is far from over
Time is running out – the next government needs a proper plan to end reliance on food banks
Time is running out – the next government needs a proper plan to end reliance on food banks
Even Nigel Farage wants to scrap the two-child benefit cap. When will Labour see sense?
Even Nigel Farage wants to scrap the two-child benefit cap. When will Labour see sense?
How books can help children understand the crushing challenges of poverty
How books can help children understand the crushing challenges of poverty
Rishi Sunak sparks hunt for world’s tiniest violin after saying he went without Sky TV as a child
Rishi Sunak sparks hunt for world’s tiniest violin after saying he went without Sky TV as a child
UK’s state pension is one of the lowest in Europe. It’s the main reason for misery among retirees
UK’s state pension is one of the lowest in Europe. It’s the main reason for misery among retirees
‘How dare he’: Sunak claims the Tories have reduced child poverty – but it’s not exactly the truth
‘How dare he’: Sunak claims the Tories have reduced child poverty – but it’s not exactly the truth
Rishi Sunak says slashing benefits is his ‘moral mission’. But what’s moral about causing anxiety?
Rishi Sunak says slashing benefits is his ‘moral mission’. But what’s moral about causing anxiety?
‘You can hear your stomach growling’: Kids call on next government to do more to end child poverty
‘You can hear your stomach growling’: Kids call on next government to do more to end child poverty
Disability and work: Why the next government must show compassion and reform the benefits system
