Poverty
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'
Child poverty levels are down slightly on previous years, but there are still millions of children facing hardship and many are forced to rely on food banks, new government figures show
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?
Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here's how giving people free cash could save money instead
Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here's how giving people free cash could save money instead
Striking photos capture British Muslim families breaking fast during Ramadan in food bank Britain
Striking photos capture British Muslim families breaking fast during Ramadan in food bank Britain
This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it's nothing to be ashamed of
This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it's nothing to be ashamed of
Sex has fallen off the menu, the pints cost £9: this lost generation needs regeneration
Sex has fallen off the menu, the pints cost £9: this lost generation needs regeneration
What happens if you ignore your bills or can't afford to pay? Here's how to get help
What happens if you ignore your bills or can't afford to pay? Here's how to get help
'Shocking' number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
'Shocking' number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
There's a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
There's a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
Why don't people just get a job? The answer is far from simple
Why don't people just get a job? The answer is far from simple
Labour says it wants to end the need for food banks. Is there any way it can succeed?
Labour says it wants to end the need for food banks. Is there any way it can succeed?
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?
Letters: It’s mind-blowing that in 2026 water companies are allowed to dump sewage into rivers
Letters: It’s mind-blowing that in 2026 water companies are allowed to dump sewage into rivers
This government must make private rent more affordable. Here's how they can do it
This government must make private rent more affordable. Here's how they can do it
Over a million kids live in hygiene poverty. But teachers don't always know what to say
Over a million kids live in hygiene poverty. But teachers don't always know what to say
Are you breathing in mould? Soaring pneumonia cases linked to cold, damp houses
Are you breathing in mould? Soaring pneumonia cases linked to cold, damp houses
Unemployment is on the rise in London. Should the rest of the UK be worried?
Unemployment is on the rise in London. Should the rest of the UK be worried?
Why are four million children still going hungry in the UK in 2026?
Why are four million children still going hungry in the UK in 2026?
'Poverty destroys us': Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty
'Poverty destroys us': Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty
More than four million children set to be in poverty by 2029 despite Labour two-child limit U-turn
More than four million children set to be in poverty by 2029 despite Labour two-child limit U-turn
I'm turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
I'm turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham's Britain would look like
