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Starmer wants a 'dramatic reimagining' of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
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NHS

Starmer wants a 'dramatic reimagining' of the NHS. What does that mean for you?

NHS must 'reform or die' warns Starmer after report finds health service is in 'critical condition'
NHS

NHS must 'reform or die' warns Starmer after report finds health service is in 'critical condition'

Chart-topping DJ Sigala: 'I'm looking after myself after seeing where it went wrong for Avicii'
DJ and producer Sigala
Music

Chart-topping DJ Sigala: 'I'm looking after myself after seeing where it went wrong for Avicii'

Cost of living crisis is over? Try telling that to millions of Brits struggling to feed their kids
Lynn Perry

Cost of living crisis is over? Try telling that to millions of Brits struggling to feed their kids

Millions of Brits struggle to buy enough food for their children, research finds
A small child's hand holds an adult's finger
Child poverty

Millions of Brits struggle to buy enough food for their children, research finds

Starmer says he 'won't be reckless with public money' ahead of vote on winter fuel payment cut
Winter Fuel Payment

Starmer says he 'won't be reckless with public money' ahead of vote on winter fuel payment cut

State pension set to rise by £460 next year – but will it make up for winter fuel payment cut?
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State pensions

State pension set to rise by £460 next year – but will it make up for winter fuel payment cut?

Universal credit is failing with millions relying on food banks – we need urgent reform now
Helen Barnard

Universal credit is failing with millions relying on food banks – we need urgent reform now

Sadiq Khan: 'Keir Starmer didn't get into politics to take things from people who need them'
Winter Fuel Payment

Sadiq Khan: 'Keir Starmer didn't get into politics to take things from people who need them'

Martin Lewis blasts councils putting vulnerable people at risk with aggressive debt collection
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Debt

Martin Lewis blasts councils putting vulnerable people at risk with aggressive debt collection

Starmer defends 'unpopular' winter fuel payment cut amid pressure from unions and Labour rebels
Winter fuel payment

Starmer defends 'unpopular' winter fuel payment cut amid pressure from unions and Labour rebels

Why the natural human failure of imagination stops us from relieving children's suffering
Helen Minnis

Why the natural human failure of imagination stops us from relieving children's suffering

For many homeless people their relationship with their dog is lifesaving. Here's why
Harriet Page

For many homeless people their relationship with their dog is lifesaving. Here's why

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody: 'I'd tell my younger self to just be happier'
Gary Lightbody Receiving an award in 2019 for Chasing Cars being the most played song of the 21st century on UK radio
Letter To My Younger Self

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody: 'I'd tell my younger self to just be happier'

Dear pensioners worried about winter fuel payment cuts: You are not alone this winter
Jessica Taplin

Dear pensioners worried about winter fuel payment cuts: You are not alone this winter

Domestic abuse survivor had 'no chance' of reuniting with kids as council flat was too small
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Care system

Domestic abuse survivor had 'no chance' of reuniting with kids as council flat was too small

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Sir Ian McKellen on stage fall, rights and why he's 'the last of the lucky generation'
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Sir Ian McKellen on stage fall, rights and why he's 'the last of the lucky generation'

We need urgent action to protect next generation from 'inescapable' gambling – now
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Zoe Osmond

We need urgent action to protect next generation from 'inescapable' gambling – now

DWP extending hardship fund is welcome – but we need concrete, rapid actions to end poverty crisis
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Sabine Goodwin

DWP extending hardship fund is welcome – but we need concrete, rapid actions to end poverty crisis

Home Office overspent on asylum by billions. Here's how that money could've been used
A Modest Proposal

Home Office overspent on asylum by billions. Here's how that money could've been used

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