UK poverty: the facts, figures and effects in the cost of living crisis
Jan 23, 2024 · The cost of living crisis is driving disadvantaged households further into hardship. These are the UK poverty facts you need to know
Pension credit wait times double - The Big Issue
Nov 18, 2024 · Pension credit wait times have doubled in a month, leaving some pensioners at risk of missing the DWP winter fuel payment.
These charities collect furniture for free to help those in need
Nov 26, 2024 · Got an old table sitting about? Here's what you need to know about donating to charities that collect furniture and fight against poverty.
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'Disturbing' work capability reforms will see people denied benefits
Oct 30, 2024 · Charities have said they are "devastated" about Rachel Reeves' confirmation that Labour will tighten the work capability assessment.
Five ways Labour wants to shake-up Right to Buy for the better
Nov 23, 2024 · The government wants to consult on planned Right to Buy reforms, which aims to reverse the decline in council housing.
28 purposeful campaigns proving change in the UK is possible
May 6, 2024 · Change can often be slow. But an inspiring group of activists and campaigns are showing how it can be done.
How Labour's autumn budget will impact benefit claimants
Oct 30, 2024 · This is everything chancellor Rachel Reeves had to say about benefits and pensions in the autumn budget – and how it will impact you.
All the amazing things Sadio Mané has done for charity - The Big …
Apr 11, 2023 · From hospitals to schools, here's everything former Liverpool, and now Bayern Munich, player Sadio Mané has done for charity
Stictly Chris McCausland: 'I'd tell my younger self not to feel …
Dec 14, 2024 · Chris McCausland overcame deteriorating eyesight to become a much-loved comedian, but risked it all by appearing on Strictly.