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Don’t justify spending cuts with ‘overinflated’ promises on AI, Labour told: ‘AI isn’t perfect’
Artificial Intelligence

Don’t justify spending cuts with ‘overinflated’ promises on AI, Labour told: ‘AI isn’t perfect’

The government wants to use artificial intelligence to streamline the work of the civil service. Experts are urging caution

I’m buying fruit and veg for my kids on ‘buy now, pay later’. The two-child benefit cap needs to go
Two-child benefit cap

I’m buying fruit and veg for my kids on ‘buy now, pay later’. The two-child benefit cap needs to go

The two-child benefit cap is eight years old today. To mark the anniversary, the End Child Poverty Coalition – which includes Big Issue – has handed this letter by Rosie to Rachel Reeves

‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned
Donald Trump

‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned

‘The best way of dealing with what is an extremely difficult situation may be to consider some of the options around tax rises’

‘Time for radical thinking’: What’s the bigger picture behind Reeves’ dramatic benefit cuts?
Spring statement

‘Time for radical thinking’: What’s the bigger picture behind Reeves’ dramatic benefit cuts?

How building a healthier society will get Rachel Reeves out of a bind
Laurie Lee

How building a healthier society will get Rachel Reeves out of a bind

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Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes
Wealth tax

Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes

Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes
Housing

Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes

‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts
Spring Statement

‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts

Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you
Spring Statement

Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you

Labour pledge £2bn for social housing ahead of Spring Statement: ‘We are fixing the housing crisis’
Spring Statement

Labour pledge £2bn for social housing ahead of Spring Statement: ‘We are fixing the housing crisis’

Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?
Jobs

Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?

MPs and voters agree that there is a housing crisis – but they’re split on how to solve it
Housing crisis

MPs and voters agree that there is a housing crisis – but they’re split on how to solve it

Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’
Water

Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’

Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’
Nature

Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’

‘Dystopian’: Rachel Reeves backs third Heathrow runway. What will it mean for the planet?
Climate crisis

‘Dystopian’: Rachel Reeves backs third Heathrow runway. What will it mean for the planet?

Growth and jobs or a net zero nightmare? Why there’s so much opposition to Heathrow’s third runway
Heathrow Airport

Growth and jobs or a net zero nightmare? Why there’s so much opposition to Heathrow’s third runway

Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know
Bonds

Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know

What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians
Politics

What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians

Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market
Employment

Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market

Lord John Bird reacts to Labour’s first budget in 14 years
Press Release

Lord John Bird reacts to Labour’s first budget in 14 years

‘It could have been from Gordon Brown’: Experts weigh in on how radical Labour’s budget really is
Autumn budget

‘It could have been from Gordon Brown’: Experts weigh in on how radical Labour’s budget really is

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Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?
Minimum wage

Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?

‘We want a society that works for everyone’: These millionaires want Rachel Reeves to tax them more
Wealth tax

‘We want a society that works for everyone’: These millionaires want Rachel Reeves to tax them more

This cruel quirk in the benefits system is making young people homeless – but Labour can fix it
Balbir Kaur Chatrik

This cruel quirk in the benefits system is making young people homeless – but Labour can fix it

This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life
Vikki Brownridge

This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life