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More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it
Food banks

More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it

Millions on universal credit left cold, without food and in debt – because the system is failing us
Helen Barnard

Millions on universal credit left cold, without food and in debt – because the system is failing us

Jobcentre work coach driven to suicide attempt by ‘bullying’ culture at DWP: ‘I felt worthless’
Department for Work and Pensions

Jobcentre work coach driven to suicide attempt by ‘bullying’ culture at DWP: ‘I felt worthless’

Disabled benefit claimants recall ‘cruel and traumatic’ DWP video assessments: ‘It’s no way to live’
DWP

Disabled benefit claimants recall ‘cruel and traumatic’ DWP video assessments: ‘It’s no way to live’

Cost of living crisis sees more and more children seeking mental health help: ‘I feel like a burden’
Mental health

Cost of living crisis sees more and more children seeking mental health help: ‘I feel like a burden’

Most people who use food banks are disabled. We can do better than this – and we must
Heather Buckingham

Most people who use food banks are disabled. We can do better than this – and we must

‘An absolute disgrace’: Benefit claimants share stories of being plunged into debt by DWP
The Big Issue

‘An absolute disgrace’: Benefit claimants share stories of being plunged into debt by DWP

DWP falsely accuses single mum of owing £12,000 – when they actually owe her money
Benefits

DWP falsely accuses single mum of owing £12,000 – when they actually owe her money

5 ways to fix a broken UK – from universal credit to an urgent general election
Hope for 2024

5 ways to fix a broken UK – from universal credit to an urgent general election

DWP faces ‘crisis’ as staff driven to ‘depression’ and ‘sickness’ amid mounting pressure
Department for Work and Pensions

DWP faces ‘crisis’ as staff driven to ‘depression’ and ‘sickness’ amid mounting pressure

Families left with ‘nothing’ as cost of living payments fail to cover essentials: ‘My bank account is empty’
Cost of living crisis

Families left with ‘nothing’ as cost of living payments fail to cover essentials: ‘My bank account is empty’

Benefits claimants to lose free NHS prescriptions if they refuse work: ‘We will take your benefits away’
Benefits

Benefits claimants to lose free NHS prescriptions if they refuse work: ‘We will take your benefits away’

DWP plans for ‘welfare cuts’ slammed as ‘utter evil’ by disability campaigners
Welfare reforms

DWP plans for ‘welfare cuts’ slammed as ‘utter evil’ by disability campaigners

Millions of Brits considering suicide due to cost of living crisis, report finds
Cost of living crisis

Millions of Brits considering suicide due to cost of living crisis, report finds

Bill to reform rental market and ban no-fault evictions to get second reading after lengthy delay
Renting

Bill to reform rental market and ban no-fault evictions to get second reading after lengthy delay

Mum on universal credit felt ‘powerless’ watching her children cry as they were made homeless
End Housing Insecurity Now

Mum on universal credit felt ‘powerless’ watching her children cry as they were made homeless

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Mum feared her family would end up ‘living in a tent’ after no-fault eviction notice
End Housing Insecurity Now

Mum feared her family would end up ‘living in a tent’ after no-fault eviction notice

Number of people on benefits who can’t afford rent has almost doubled since before pandemic
Housing

Number of people on benefits who can’t afford rent has almost doubled since before pandemic

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi’s Removals stunt
End Housing Insecurity Now

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi’s Removals stunt

‘The DWP refused me PIP and took universal credit deductions because my landlord told them to. How am I supposed to live?’
Disability benefits

‘The DWP refused me PIP and took universal credit deductions because my landlord told them to. How am I supposed to live?’