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Social Justice
‘Dangerous’ DWP needs ‘deep-routed change’ to stop benefit claimants from dying, damning report finds
‘Dangerous’ DWP needs ‘deep-routed change’ to stop benefit claimants from dying, damning report finds
Far too many people face overwhelming distress when trying to access the social security system
Bill Gates is giving away his £150bn fortune – and we think we know how to spend it
Bill Gates is giving away his £150bn fortune – and we think we know how to spend it
Sam Thompson on his mammoth 260-mile challenge for Soccer Aid: ‘I’ve got to do something’
Sam Thompson on his mammoth 260-mile challenge for Soccer Aid: ‘I’ve got to do something’
Top Stories
Labour’s poverty failure ‘risks driving voters to Reform UK’, warns Big Issue founder
Labour’s poverty failure ‘risks driving voters to Reform UK’, warns Big Issue founder
Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour’s approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds
Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour’s approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds
Cost of living crisis
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Meet the community champions working to end hunger and keep Britain fed: ‘Hunger is solvable’
Meet the community champions working to end hunger and keep Britain fed: ‘Hunger is solvable’
Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?
Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?
Disability benefit cuts could be as ‘politically toxic’ as winter fuel payment, Labour warned
Disability benefit cuts could be as ‘politically toxic’ as winter fuel payment, Labour warned
Advice & support
Energy bills are rising this April. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Energy bills are rising this April. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
Facts and figures
DWP payment dates in May 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
DWP payment dates in May 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Energy bills are rising this April. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Energy bills are rising this April. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
DWP payment dates in April 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
DWP payment dates in April 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
Food banks
Meet the community champions working to end hunger and keep Britain fed: ‘Hunger is solvable’
Meet the community champions working to end hunger and keep Britain fed: ‘Hunger is solvable’
Food banks receiving ‘rotten’ donations from supermarkets ‘not fit for human consumption’
Food banks receiving ‘rotten’ donations from supermarkets ‘not fit for human consumption’
Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told
Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told
Food banks aren’t the solution to poverty – especially when businesses use them to dump food waste
Food banks aren’t the solution to poverty – especially when businesses use them to dump food waste
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