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'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
One in five people over the age of 65 on a low income would struggle to cover an emergency cost of £50, according to new research from charity Independent Age
Universal credit sanctions more 'severe' and 'damaging' than criminal fines, report finds
Universal credit sanctions more 'severe' and 'damaging' than criminal fines, report finds
Rachel Reeves looks set to raise taxes in the autumn budget. What does it mean for you?
Rachel Reeves looks set to raise taxes in the autumn budget. What does it mean for you?
Thousands of pensioners evicted from care homes and put at risk of homelessness: 'It's so cruel'
Thousands of pensioners evicted from care homes and put at risk of homelessness: 'It's so cruel'
3 things Labour must do right now to help 300,000 homeless households in England
3 things Labour must do right now to help 300,000 homeless households in England
Prince William and Gordon Brown join forces to tackle homelessness: 'Dignity can be restored'
Prince William and Gordon Brown join forces to tackle homelessness: 'Dignity can be restored'
Mayors to get greater powers to build social homes in their regions: 'Go big, go bold, go build'
Mayors to get greater powers to build social homes in their regions: 'Go big, go bold, go build'
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
How many children would be lifted out of poverty if the two-child limit was scrapped where you live?
How many children would be lifted out of poverty if the two-child limit was scrapped where you live?
Daniel Day-Lewis on row with Brian Cox over method acting: 'I don't know where the f**k that came from'
Daniel Day-Lewis on row with Brian Cox over method acting: 'I don't know where the f**k that came from'
Big Issue vendor to donate magazine earnings to 'give back' to forces charities for Remembrance Day
Big Issue vendor to donate magazine earnings to 'give back' to forces charities for Remembrance Day
More than 4,700 people are homeless on London's streets: 'The situation is terrible'
More than 4,700 people are homeless on London's streets: 'The situation is terrible'
Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty
Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty
Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: 'Politicians can't be left off easy'
Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: 'Politicians can't be left off easy'
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: 'This family is owed respect'
Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: 'This family is owed respect'
Renters' Rights Act: Labour's landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law
Renters' Rights Act: Labour's landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he's 'proud' of his son for saving lives
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he's 'proud' of his son for saving lives
Renters' Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform
Renters' Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform
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
Homelessness minister 'shocked' at number of children in temporary accommodation and B&Bs
Homelessness minister 'shocked' at number of children in temporary accommodation and B&Bs
DWP to save billions by tackling fraud and error in the benefits system. But at what cost?
DWP to save billions by tackling fraud and error in the benefits system. But at what cost?
People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: 'They deserve better'
People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: 'They deserve better'
Number of homeless children in England hits yet another record high: 'When will this end?'
