Poverty
Five-week universal credit wait for claimants is a baffling own goal – here’s the proof

Five-week universal credit wait for claimants is a baffling own goal – here’s the proof
I’ve had to appeal every single one of my PIP claims – the system is in dire need of improvement

I’ve had to appeal every single one of my PIP claims – the system is in dire need of improvement
Labour MP Ian Byrne: ‘We need to stop making political decisions which are suicidal on the doorstep’

Labour MP Ian Byrne: ‘We need to stop making political decisions which are suicidal on the doorstep’
I reached out to a food bank after losing everything – it changed my life forever

I reached out to a food bank after losing everything – it changed my life forever
Keir Starmer, it’s time to face facts and end the two-child limit on benefits

Keir Starmer, it’s time to face facts and end the two-child limit on benefits
Racism is hardwired into our housing system – trust me, I know

Racism is hardwired into our housing system – trust me, I know
Welfare is not a competition – both young and old need protecting from poverty

Welfare is not a competition – both young and old need protecting from poverty
Measles, whooping cough and infection: Why children’s health is getting worse in the UK

Measles, whooping cough and infection: Why children’s health is getting worse in the UK
A false claim about homeless veterans and asylum seekers sparked outrage. Here’s the reality

A false claim about homeless veterans and asylum seekers sparked outrage. Here’s the reality
How cancer patients could suffer after Labour’s cuts to universal credit

How cancer patients could suffer after Labour’s cuts to universal credit
Inside the Big Issue: Can we find this man a proper place to live?

Inside the Big Issue: Can we find this man a proper place to live?
Universal credit cuts will push 50,000 into poverty despite government’s U-turn, MPs warn

Universal credit cuts will push 50,000 into poverty despite government’s U-turn, MPs warn
Labour has promised to stop poor people dying so early. A Scottish rapper could help them find the way

Labour has promised to stop poor people dying so early. A Scottish rapper could help them find the way
Closure of pubs and parks created a ‘tinderbox’ for far-right riots, research says: ‘Hate can fill the void’

Closure of pubs and parks created a ‘tinderbox’ for far-right riots, research says: ‘Hate can fill the void’
Poverty doesn’t take a break in the summer holidays – and baby banks don’t either

Poverty doesn’t take a break in the summer holidays – and baby banks don’t either
This project offers homeless people a home for life: ‘We want to end homelessness one person at a time’

This project offers homeless people a home for life: ‘We want to end homelessness one person at a time’
Pensioners in poverty are isolated and eating only one meal a day – they need help

Pensioners in poverty are isolated and eating only one meal a day – they need help
Baby banks have quietly become a vital service for new parents – why have we allowed it?

Baby banks have quietly become a vital service for new parents – why have we allowed it?
Nutrition is not always a lifestyle choice. It’s harder to be healthy if you live in the North

