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Poverty
Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour's approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds

Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour's approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds
It's 80 years since VE Day and Europe may be free – but we're losing a war with poverty

It's 80 years since VE Day and Europe may be free – but we're losing a war with poverty
Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?

Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?
Disability benefit cuts could be as 'politically toxic' as winter fuel payment, Labour warned

Disability benefit cuts could be as 'politically toxic' as winter fuel payment, Labour warned
I've written over a million words about poverty – here's what I've learned

I've written over a million words about poverty – here's what I've learned
When support services fail to recognise cultural context, it creates more barriers than bridges

When support services fail to recognise cultural context, it creates more barriers than bridges
UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people

UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people
Women in the North miss out on £158m in wages every week compared to rest of England

Women in the North miss out on £158m in wages every week compared to rest of England
Inside the Big Issue: VE Day is 80 – but the war on poverty remains

Inside the Big Issue: VE Day is 80 – but the war on poverty remains
Food banks receiving 'rotten' donations from supermarkets 'not fit for human consumption'

Food banks receiving 'rotten' donations from supermarkets 'not fit for human consumption'
Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told

Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told
From smoking and nerve gas to poor quality air: How the act of breathing became political

From smoking and nerve gas to poor quality air: How the act of breathing became political
DWP payment dates in May 2025: When you will get your benefits this month

DWP payment dates in May 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
Green Party leader calls for urgent NHS reforms to stop homeless people being denied eye care

Green Party leader calls for urgent NHS reforms to stop homeless people being denied eye care
Five things we learned from Pope Francis' candid and historic Big Issue interview

Five things we learned from Pope Francis' candid and historic Big Issue interview
Poverty policy needs a rethink. One day, we will replace the fish with fishing rods

Poverty policy needs a rethink. One day, we will replace the fish with fishing rods
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that

Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
London homelessness centre forced to turn young people away due to 'unprecedented demand'

London homelessness centre forced to turn young people away due to 'unprecedented demand'
How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black

How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black
DWP urged to withdraw 'dangerous' and 'inaccessible' consultation into benefit cuts
