Analysis
How UK's two-child benefit cap is trapping kids in poverty and pushing families to 'breaking point'
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How UK's two-child benefit cap is trapping kids in poverty and pushing families to 'breaking point'
Rishi Sunak claims he's going to cut taxes by tightening benefits. Here's why it'll backfire badly
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Rishi Sunak claims he's going to cut taxes by tightening benefits. Here's why it'll backfire badly
Two-thirds of government's £4.2bn housebuilding fund remains unspent – so we spent it for them
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Two-thirds of government's £4.2bn housebuilding fund remains unspent – so we spent it for them
No excuse for shoplifting due to 'generous' UK benefits system, minister says. Here's the reality
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No excuse for shoplifting due to 'generous' UK benefits system, minister says. Here's the reality
From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023's wildest political moments
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From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023's wildest political moments
Sewage has made Britain a laughing stock. We need to pull our fingers out and rescue our rivers
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Sewage has made Britain a laughing stock. We need to pull our fingers out and rescue our rivers
BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: 'Vulnerable people rely on radio'
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BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: 'Vulnerable people rely on radio'
All the ways Big Issue has influenced popular culture: From Oasis to Killing Eve and The Crown
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All the ways Big Issue has influenced popular culture: From Oasis to Killing Eve and The Crown
2024 is a chance to reject politicians' migrant blame game at the ballot box
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2024 is a chance to reject politicians' migrant blame game at the ballot box
UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here's how that money could be better spent
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UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here's how that money could be better spent
End to household support fund will mean 'more people will go cold, hungry and lose their homes'
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End to household support fund will mean 'more people will go cold, hungry and lose their homes'
UK's doomed Rwanda plan is costing taxpayers £290m. Here's how that money could be better spent
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UK's doomed Rwanda plan is costing taxpayers £290m. Here's how that money could be better spent
How the tragic death of a man in an overcrowded flat exposed the dire truth about slumlord Britain
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How the tragic death of a man in an overcrowded flat exposed the dire truth about slumlord Britain
Tories yet again fail to hit housebuilding target – and it's only going to get worse, experts say
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Tories yet again fail to hit housebuilding target – and it's only going to get worse, experts say
All the ways the government's childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor
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All the ways the government's childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor
UK migration is at a record high – but immigration should be celebrated, not weaponised
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UK migration is at a record high – but immigration should be celebrated, not weaponised
Autumn Statement 2023: What could be in it and how it will affect your bank balance?
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Autumn Statement 2023: What could be in it and how it will affect your bank balance?
Black Friday's capitalist roots actually stretch back 3.4 million years. No, seriously
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Black Friday's capitalist roots actually stretch back 3.4 million years. No, seriously
Benefits claimants to lose free NHS prescriptions if they refuse work: 'We will take your benefits away'
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Benefits claimants to lose free NHS prescriptions if they refuse work: 'We will take your benefits away'
Food banks ask people to 'pray for them' ahead of worst winter on record: 'Our shelves are empty'
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