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The Felix Project: How one charity is tackling food waste and hunger in London – and offering hope
The Felix Project: How one charity is tackling food waste and hunger in London – and offering hope
Mum on universal credit felt 'powerless' watching her children cry as they were made homeless
Mum on universal credit felt 'powerless' watching her children cry as they were made homeless
'Misdirection and lies': Politicians, activists and more weigh in on Rishi Sunak's conference speech
'Misdirection and lies': Politicians, activists and more weigh in on Rishi Sunak's conference speech
Meet the Fairtrade honey producer in Mexico empowering communities through beekeeping
Meet the Fairtrade honey producer in Mexico empowering communities through beekeeping
Tributes paid to Perth Big Issue vendor Rab Lakie who died after heart attack: 'One in a million'
Tributes paid to Perth Big Issue vendor Rab Lakie who died after heart attack: 'One in a million'
Yet another beggar banned from asking for money. Does legal action really tackle the problem?
Yet another beggar banned from asking for money. Does legal action really tackle the problem?
'Utter contempt': Fury as Tory minister says not all renters are 'weed-smoking bad people in gangs'
'Utter contempt': Fury as Tory minister says not all renters are 'weed-smoking bad people in gangs'
Key public services are in bad shape across the board, say most Brits – with NHS faring the worst
Key public services are in bad shape across the board, say most Brits – with NHS faring the worst
Universal credit falls short of minimum living cost by £4,000 a year, experts warn
Universal credit falls short of minimum living cost by £4,000 a year, experts warn
Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause 'destitution': 'People are struggling'
Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause 'destitution': 'People are struggling'
The national living wage, real living wage and minimum wage explained
The national living wage, real living wage and minimum wage explained
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
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
From HS2 to net zero: Experts weigh in on political impact of Rishi Sunak's U-turns
From HS2 to net zero: Experts weigh in on political impact of Rishi Sunak's U-turns
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
