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Poverty
No more sticking plasters when it comes to ending poverty
No more sticking plasters when it comes to ending poverty
As a single mum to three children, the two-child benefit cap reminds me that society judges me
As a single mum to three children, the two-child benefit cap reminds me that society judges me
What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?
What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?
Some people choose between food and paying bills. Labour must consider them when making decisions
Some people choose between food and paying bills. Labour must consider them when making decisions
Benefit cap and unaffordable rents leave tens of thousands of families at risk of destitution
Benefit cap and unaffordable rents leave tens of thousands of families at risk of destitution
This is the harsh reality of the two-child benefit cap for families: 'It's like wearing a scarlet letter'
This is the harsh reality of the two-child benefit cap for families: 'It's like wearing a scarlet letter'
Rachel Reeves warns of 'difficult decisions' on benefits and welfare spending
Rachel Reeves warns of 'difficult decisions' on benefits and welfare spending
Winter fuel payments restricted to pensioners on certain benefits
Winter fuel payments restricted to pensioners on certain benefits
'It doesn't have to be this way': More than 200,000 kids needed help from baby banks last year
'It doesn't have to be this way': More than 200,000 kids needed help from baby banks last year
I took out loans and maxed out credit cards to fund my gambling addiction. I ended up homeless
I took out loans and maxed out credit cards to fund my gambling addiction. I ended up homeless
'Shameful stuff': Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
'Shameful stuff': Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
Keir Starmer's government is bringing power to local communities. We need that in social security
Keir Starmer's government is bringing power to local communities. We need that in social security
DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop 'dangerous' disability benefit reforms
PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop 'dangerous' disability benefit reforms
Labour 'considering' scrapping two-child benefit cap
Labour 'considering' scrapping two-child benefit cap
Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks 'criminalising' poverty: 'Some are out of options'
Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks 'criminalising' poverty: 'Some are out of options'
Summer holiday childcare costs surge to more than £1,000 per child: 'Stressed out to the max'
Summer holiday childcare costs surge to more than £1,000 per child: 'Stressed out to the max'
I was in a violent relationship. I wouldn't have got free without financial help
I was in a violent relationship. I wouldn't have got free without financial help
Seven of the last nine PMs went to Oxford. Has it gotten us any closer to solving child poverty?
