Cost of living crisis
Benefits system is 'utterly failing' as food bank demand reaches record high: 'It's heartbreaking'
Benefits system is 'utterly failing' as food bank demand reaches record high: 'It's heartbreaking'
As the Trussell Trust reports record demand at their food banks, a disability benefits claimant shares his story of struggling to survive after an injury left him unable to work and reliant on social security and food banks
'We're at breaking point': Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
'We're at breaking point': Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
Even Suella Braverman wants to end the two-child benefit cap. Why is Labour refusing to budge?
Even Suella Braverman wants to end the two-child benefit cap. Why is Labour refusing to budge?
Stigma of poverty is a 'wicked social problem', report warns – but it doesn't have to be this way
Stigma of poverty is a 'wicked social problem', report warns – but it doesn't have to be this way
Will DWP's WorkWell scheme actually help people into work – or is it an attack on disability rights?
Will DWP's WorkWell scheme actually help people into work – or is it an attack on disability rights?
Applying for DWP benefits is 'soul-destroying' and 'unnecessarily difficult', study finds
Applying for DWP benefits is 'soul-destroying' and 'unnecessarily difficult', study finds
India Amarteifio on growing up on benefits and entering the glitzy Bridgerton world
India Amarteifio on growing up on benefits and entering the glitzy Bridgerton world
World War 3, climate crisis, benefit cuts… Here's how to process the news when it feels hopeless
World War 3, climate crisis, benefit cuts… Here's how to process the news when it feels hopeless
Why Sunak's benefit cuts and crackdown on 'sick note culture' harms children like my daughter
Why Sunak's benefit cuts and crackdown on 'sick note culture' harms children like my daughter
Sunak acts like his benefits crackdown impacts the whole UK – but it's far messier than that
Sunak acts like his benefits crackdown impacts the whole UK – but it's far messier than that
'Don't try to be Richard Branson': TV pawnbroker Dan Hatfield shares top tips for making money
'Don't try to be Richard Branson': TV pawnbroker Dan Hatfield shares top tips for making money
DWP crackdown on disability benefits is already causing 'unimaginable terror', MPs warn
DWP crackdown on disability benefits is already causing 'unimaginable terror', MPs warn
We must spend time on eradicating poverty – not trying to accommodate it, says Big Issue founder
We must spend time on eradicating poverty – not trying to accommodate it, says Big Issue founder
'It makes me want to scream': PIP changes could be 'tragic' for disabled people, DWP warned
'It makes me want to scream': PIP changes could be 'tragic' for disabled people, DWP warned
DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions in May 2024 – and how to know if you're eligible
DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions in May 2024 – and how to know if you're eligible
'People need aid, not criminalisation': Sadiq Khan's comments on shoplifting nappies spark debate
'People need aid, not criminalisation': Sadiq Khan's comments on shoplifting nappies spark debate
Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has 'violated disabled people's rights'
Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has 'violated disabled people's rights'
'It's evil what they're doing': DWP denying benefits to people with schizophrenia and mental illness
'It's evil what they're doing': DWP denying benefits to people with schizophrenia and mental illness
DWP risks repeat of Post Office scandal with plan to snoop on claimants' bank accounts, MPs warn
DWP risks repeat of Post Office scandal with plan to snoop on claimants' bank accounts, MPs warn
Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln: 'When people lose their house, they can lose their humanity'
Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln: 'When people lose their house, they can lose their humanity'
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
'It's a choice between dinner and devices': Millions of children held back by digital poverty
'It's a choice between dinner and devices': Millions of children held back by digital poverty
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
Renters being forced to move house costs £550m per year: 'I'm always in fight or flight'
Renters being forced to move house costs £550m per year: 'I'm always in fight or flight'
DWP could violate human rights with plan to snoop on benefit claimants' bank accounts