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Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause ‘destitution’: ‘People are struggling’

Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause ‘destitution’: ‘People are struggling’
The government is planning to impose stricter sanctions for benefits claimants, the chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed
The national living wage, real living wage and minimum wage explained

The national living wage, real living wage and minimum wage explained
The Big Issue breaks down how much you should be taking home in your pay packet whether you’re on the minimum earning floor or due a little bit more
National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it’s not enough

National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it’s not enough
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the national living wage will rise to £11 an hour from April, but experts fear it is not enough
What are 15-minute cities? The truth behind the conspiracy theory seeping into UK government
What are 15-minute cities? The truth behind the conspiracy theory seeping into UK government
Battle to save Britain’s libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
Battle to save Britain’s libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
How much will Tory U-turns hurt Rishi Sunak? He might emerge relatively unscathed, experts say

How much will Tory U-turns hurt Rishi Sunak? He might emerge relatively unscathed, experts say
Pensioner couple receives four no-fault eviction notices in single year: ‘They’re inhumane’

Pensioner couple receives four no-fault eviction notices in single year: ‘They’re inhumane’
Tories trying to ‘police way out of cost of living crisis’ with support for facial recognition

Tories trying to ‘police way out of cost of living crisis’ with support for facial recognition
A damning list of Rishi Sunak’s broken promises and screeching U-turns, from net zero to EU law

A damning list of Rishi Sunak’s broken promises and screeching U-turns, from net zero to EU law
Households could be paid to turn down their heating amid surging energy bills

Households could be paid to turn down their heating amid surging energy bills
Here’s when people got the disability cost of living payment – and what to do if yours is missing

Here’s when people got the disability cost of living payment – and what to do if yours is missing
Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds

Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds
How young people in prison are getting a fresh start by giving free haircuts to homeless people

How young people in prison are getting a fresh start by giving free haircuts to homeless people
All of Keir Starmer’s u-turns and abandoned policy pledges, from child benefits to private schools

All of Keir Starmer’s u-turns and abandoned policy pledges, from child benefits to private schools
Suella Braverman sinks to new low saying asylum seekers pretend to be gay for ‘special treatment’

Suella Braverman sinks to new low saying asylum seekers pretend to be gay for ‘special treatment’
Will net zero make you broke? Here’s all the support on offer to make the switch

Will net zero make you broke? Here’s all the support on offer to make the switch
Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn is a ‘big miscalculation’ that will ultimately backfire. Here’s how

Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn is a ‘big miscalculation’ that will ultimately backfire. Here’s how
Labour’s Keir Starmer should take inspiration from Joe Biden on strikes and picket lines

Labour’s Keir Starmer should take inspiration from Joe Biden on strikes and picket lines
GB News slammed as Laurence Fox suspended over ‘misogynistic attack’ on female journalist

GB News slammed as Laurence Fox suspended over ‘misogynistic attack’ on female journalist
When will the cost of living crisis end and will prices in the UK ever go down?

When will the cost of living crisis end and will prices in the UK ever go down?
Rosebank: Emergency protests planned after new North Sea oil field given go-ahead

Rosebank: Emergency protests planned after new North Sea oil field given go-ahead
Here’s when people will get the second cost of living payment in 2023

Here’s when people will get the second cost of living payment in 2023
Suella Braverman branded ‘shameful’ for saying being gay isn’t enough to qualify for asylum

Suella Braverman branded ‘shameful’ for saying being gay isn’t enough to qualify for asylum
How climate catastrophe is affecting geese should be a grave warning for us all

How climate catastrophe is affecting geese should be a grave warning for us all
University strike disrupts freshers’ week as staff slam ‘very worst employers’
