Social Justice
DWP warned benefit claimants face ‘poor customer service’ and ‘long waiting times’
DWP warned benefit claimants face ‘poor customer service’ and ‘long waiting times’
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has promised to commit to a more “efficient and compassionate” service under the new Labour government
‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
Top Stories
Campaigners welcome closure of Bibby Stockholm asylum barge – but Labour faces calls to go further
Campaigners welcome closure of Bibby Stockholm asylum barge – but Labour faces calls to go further
PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop ‘dangerous’ disability benefit reforms
PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop ‘dangerous’ disability benefit reforms
Cost of living crisis
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
Keir Starmer’s government is bringing power to local communities. We need that in social security
Keir Starmer’s government is bringing power to local communities. We need that in social security
Advice & support
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
June 2024 payment dates for DWP benefits – plus universal credit increase
June 2024 payment dates for DWP benefits – plus universal credit increase
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
Facts and figures
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?
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
Food banks
Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter
Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter
Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government
Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government
Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
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Disability and work: Why the next government must show compassion and reform the benefits system
Disability and work: Why the next government must show compassion and reform the benefits system
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