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'It's evil what they're doing': DWP denying benefits to people with schizophrenia and mental illness
'It's evil what they're doing': DWP denying benefits to people with schizophrenia and mental illness
A documentary, which was recently shown in parliament, tells the story of people with schizophrenia who have been refused disability benefits. It comes as the government continues its attack on the disability benefits system in a drive to get people into work
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
I used to dream of being a doctor in the UK. Now I'm searching for ways to survive in Palestine
I used to dream of being a doctor in the UK. Now I'm searching for ways to survive in Palestine
Investors call for the next government to unlock private investment to drive growth and reduce poverty
Investors call for the next government to unlock private investment to drive growth and reduce poverty
Unlock billions in private investment to help fight poverty, next UK government told
Unlock billions in private investment to help fight poverty, next UK government told
If the Tories really are toast, the new Labour government must be bold
If the Tories really are toast, the new Labour government must be bold
Social care is on its knees. It's no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
Social care is on its knees. It's no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
More than 700,000 children plunged into poverty since Tories came to power: 'We're going backwards'
More than 700,000 children plunged into poverty since Tories came to power: 'We're going backwards'
The government's mobile phone crackdown in schools doesn't ring true
The government's mobile phone crackdown in schools doesn't ring true
Tories have promised free childcare for working families. But there's a major problem
Tories have promised free childcare for working families. But there's a major problem
'Dysfunctional' mental health services failing to meet demand, doctors warn: 'It's broken'
'Dysfunctional' mental health services failing to meet demand, doctors warn: 'It's broken'
'Illegal vapes are already flooding the market': What impact will disposable vapes ban really have?
'Illegal vapes are already flooding the market': What impact will disposable vapes ban really have?
Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here's how
Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here's how
UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
It's 20 years and six prime ministers since UK last saw a sustained fall in poverty. Yes, really
It's 20 years and six prime ministers since UK last saw a sustained fall in poverty. Yes, really
BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: 'Vulnerable people rely on radio'
BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: 'Vulnerable people rely on radio'
Uncertainty over minister for disabled people role sparks backlash: 'What message does this send?'
Uncertainty over minister for disabled people role sparks backlash: 'What message does this send?'
All the ways the government's childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor
All the ways the government's childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor
Net migration to UK hit record high in 2022, new figures show – with 'strong public support'
Net migration to UK hit record high in 2022, new figures show – with 'strong public support'
Pensions, taxes and benefits: What does Autumn Statement 2023 mean for you and your bank balance?
Pensions, taxes and benefits: What does Autumn Statement 2023 mean for you and your bank balance?
We grilled new children's minister about UK kids living in destitution. It didn't go well
We grilled new children's minister about UK kids living in destitution. It didn't go well
Amputee pensioner refused higher rate of disability benefit by DWP: 'I couldn't understand it'
Amputee pensioner refused higher rate of disability benefit by DWP: 'I couldn't understand it'
Instead of helping disabled people, Rishi Sunak wants to force us to work ourselves to death
Instead of helping disabled people, Rishi Sunak wants to force us to work ourselves to death
Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause 'destitution': 'People are struggling'
Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause 'destitution': 'People are struggling'
Families sharing single rooms plagued with damp and mould: Reality of life in the asylum system