Poverty
DWP’s benefit fraud crackdown blasted as ‘one of the biggest assaults on welfare in a generation’

DWP’s benefit fraud crackdown blasted as ‘one of the biggest assaults on welfare in a generation’
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year

DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
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
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’
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
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?
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