Social Justice
DWP to hire 500 new Access to Work case workers – but will it save the scheme?
DWP to hire 500 new Access to Work case workers – but will it save the scheme?
The DWP is hiring 500 new case workers to tackle a backlog leaving 60,000 disabled people without vital support.
Government launches new AI chatbot – but there are fears 'people in need might be excluded'
Government launches new AI chatbot – but there are fears 'people in need might be excluded'
What does the government's cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?
What does the government's cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?
I lost my son to gambling addiction. Now I’m fighting to change the system
I lost my son to gambling addiction. Now I’m fighting to change the system
AF Steadman: ‘Kids don’t want to be on their phones. They want books and deadly unicorns’
AF Steadman: ‘Kids don’t want to be on their phones. They want books and deadly unicorns’
'My son has cystic fibrosis. The government wrongly denied him PIP – twice'
'My son has cystic fibrosis. The government wrongly denied him PIP – twice'
How the Sociability app puts accessibility on the map to help disabled people break down barriers
How the Sociability app puts accessibility on the map to help disabled people break down barriers
'I cannot see a secure future if Access to Work continues to cap budgets. I could lose my job'
'I cannot see a secure future if Access to Work continues to cap budgets. I could lose my job'
Technology is creating new ways for domestic abusers to track victims: 'I felt suddenly exposed'
Technology is creating new ways for domestic abusers to track victims: 'I felt suddenly exposed'
The story of the shantytown dwellers who grew their own wealth using vegetables
The story of the shantytown dwellers who grew their own wealth using vegetables
I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there's a growing barrier to having a garden
I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there's a growing barrier to having a garden
How Heart n Soul makes change: 'It’s about not underestimating the potential of anybody'
How Heart n Soul makes change: 'It’s about not underestimating the potential of anybody'
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you
Period poverty forces UK women to use newspaper instead of sanitary products: 'It's unacceptable'
Period poverty forces UK women to use newspaper instead of sanitary products: 'It's unacceptable'
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
Carer's allowance turns 50: 'I keep the money side of things from her, I don't want her to worry'
Carer's allowance turns 50: 'I keep the money side of things from her, I don't want her to worry'
One in three terminally ill people miss out on benefits in the final year of their life
One in three terminally ill people miss out on benefits in the final year of their life
The US-Iran war creates a 'perfect storm' for the UK's food supply 'hitting the poorest hardest'
The US-Iran war creates a 'perfect storm' for the UK's food supply 'hitting the poorest hardest'
What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?
What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?
What would happen if the UK's volunteers stopped volunteering?
What would happen if the UK's volunteers stopped volunteering?
Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what's going on at home’
Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what's going on at home’
Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: 'A national emergency'
Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: 'A national emergency'
Is the cost of living crisis back? And will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis back? And will prices in the UK ever come down?
Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here's what happens if you don't pay
Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here's what happens if you don't pay
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne slams 'savagery' of government cuts to Access To Work payments
