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Stigma faced by benefit claimants is baseless. It's like Donald Trump saying immigrants eat pets
Stigma faced by benefit claimants is baseless. It's like Donald Trump saying immigrants eat pets
Kate Anderson, a research fellow at the University of York, writes about stigma faced by universal credit claimants – and why the Labour government must look at Social Security Scotland as an example for making a positive difference
DWP's 'misleading and unfair' consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules
DWP's 'misleading and unfair' consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules
From fake birds to Andrew Tate: How one group is tackling conspiracy theories in schools
From fake birds to Andrew Tate: How one group is tackling conspiracy theories in schools
Can people actually self-diagnose with mental illness and claim disability benefits?
Can people actually self-diagnose with mental illness and claim disability benefits?
'Rushed implementation' of AI in DWP benefits system could 'harm' people, experts fear
'Rushed implementation' of AI in DWP benefits system could 'harm' people, experts fear
Mick Lynch exposed a glaring ignorance towards trade unions. His retirement leaves big shoes to fill
Mick Lynch exposed a glaring ignorance towards trade unions. His retirement leaves big shoes to fill
Starmer wants to 'mainline' AI into the UK's 'veins'. Here are the opportunities – and the risks
Starmer wants to 'mainline' AI into the UK's 'veins'. Here are the opportunities – and the risks
Letters: Disabled people shouldn't need to be Paralympians to have dignity
Letters: Disabled people shouldn't need to be Paralympians to have dignity
Elon Musk, this is how you could use your power for good
Elon Musk, this is how you could use your power for good
'I've never been able to afford more than one skirt': Labour's school uniform plan sparks fierce debate
'I've never been able to afford more than one skirt': Labour's school uniform plan sparks fierce debate
Why Labour's VAT hike on private school fees could mean UK music suffers
Why Labour's VAT hike on private school fees could mean UK music suffers
Disability benefit reforms and universal credit rise: All the DWP benefit changes to expect in 2025
Disability benefit reforms and universal credit rise: All the DWP benefit changes to expect in 2025
'I have patients in pain waiting years': Healthcare workers 'cautious' about Labour's NHS plans
'I have patients in pain waiting years': Healthcare workers 'cautious' about Labour's NHS plans
Letters: I'm a disabled woman, aged 60. The DWP made me feel like a poor second-class citizen
Letters: I'm a disabled woman, aged 60. The DWP made me feel like a poor second-class citizen
DWP benefit payment dates in January 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
DWP benefit payment dates in January 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
DWP's bank account spying plan is an attack on the poor. It must be scrapped in 2025
DWP's bank account spying plan is an attack on the poor. It must be scrapped in 2025
The world of work is changing. Will 2025 be the tipping point for the four-day working week?
The world of work is changing. Will 2025 be the tipping point for the four-day working week?
Modern slavery is still rife in the UK – where do we go from here?
Modern slavery is still rife in the UK – where do we go from here?
Dodgy landlords, DWP misery and our brilliant vendors: This is how Big Issue changed lives in 2024
Dodgy landlords, DWP misery and our brilliant vendors: This is how Big Issue changed lives in 2024
'The world needs more kindness': People with learning disabilities share their hopes for 2025
'The world needs more kindness': People with learning disabilities share their hopes for 2025
There's no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
There's no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it's time for universal basic income
