Families

I'm a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn't enough
Thea Jaffe outside Number 10.
Thea Jaffe

I'm a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn't enough

Thea Jaffe is a full-time working mum who was affected by the two-child limit on benefits. Extra universal credit will help her cover debt – but it's still not enough for her family to afford the essentials
There's a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
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Lisa Mainwaring

There's a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty

Millions of Brits have no savings to fall back on in a crisis. Will a new £1bn government scheme help?
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Cost of living

Millions of Brits have no savings to fall back on in a crisis. Will a new £1bn government scheme help?

Alastair Campbell: 'Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust'
Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell: 'Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust'

How scrapping the two-child benefit cap could stop divorcing families sliding into poverty
Kate Daly

How scrapping the two-child benefit cap could stop divorcing families sliding into poverty

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
This premature baby clothes business is helping newborns and parents one joyful baby vest at a time
Lorna Tallowin pictured with her son and holding Super Dinky clothing items
Health

This premature baby clothes business is helping newborns and parents one joyful baby vest at a time