Cost of living crisis
'I spent my burial fund on repairs': Pensioners in poverty pushed to breaking point by unexpected bills
'I spent my burial fund on repairs': Pensioners in poverty pushed to breaking point by unexpected bills
The two-child benefit cap inflicts suffering on the UK's children. Labour must scrap it
The two-child benefit cap inflicts suffering on the UK's children. Labour must scrap it
Britain's obesity crisis is driven by poverty and bad food. But are weight-loss jabs really the answer?
Britain's obesity crisis is driven by poverty and bad food. But are weight-loss jabs really the answer?
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
BBC Radio 1's Matt Edmonson: 'I'm no Martin Lewis, but I've always been quite frugal'
BBC Radio 1's Matt Edmonson: 'I'm no Martin Lewis, but I've always been quite frugal'
Millions of Brits can't afford to buy enough food. How do we feed a hungry nation?
Millions of Brits can't afford to buy enough food. How do we feed a hungry nation?
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It's time it covered the essentials
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It's time it covered the essentials
15 years on, it's time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
15 years on, it's time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution
Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution
Universal credit sanctions more 'severe' and 'damaging' than criminal fines, report finds
Universal credit sanctions more 'severe' and 'damaging' than criminal fines, report finds
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
Ofgem's plan to write off £500m of energy debt is welcome – but it's not enough to solve the crisis
Ofgem's plan to write off £500m of energy debt is welcome – but it's not enough to solve the crisis
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Brits to have energy bill debt written off
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Brits to have energy bill debt written off
Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid benefit cuts and rising living costs
Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid benefit cuts and rising living costs
Ireland's basic income scheme for artists is being made permanent. Would it work in the UK?
Ireland's basic income scheme for artists is being made permanent. Would it work in the UK?
Universal credit is set to rise – but it needs to be based on the amount we actually need to get by
Universal credit is set to rise – but it needs to be based on the amount we actually need to get by
Universal credit should increase by 6.2% in 2026. Here's what you need to know
Universal credit should increase by 6.2% in 2026. Here's what you need to know
What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?
