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Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know
Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about whether you could be owed backdated PIP after a rule change. Here’s what you need to know
‘Consign it to history’: Sadiq Khan pledges to end rough sleeping in London by 2030
‘Consign it to history’: Sadiq Khan pledges to end rough sleeping in London by 2030
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: ‘It needs to change’
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: ‘It needs to change’
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It’s five years and four PMs since Tory vow to ban no-fault evictions. Why are we still waiting?
It’s five years and four PMs since Tory vow to ban no-fault evictions. Why are we still waiting?
No-fault evictions put households at risk of homelessness over 80,000 times since Tory ban pledge
No-fault evictions put households at risk of homelessness over 80,000 times since Tory ban pledge
Cost of living crisis
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: ‘It needs to change’
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: ‘It needs to change’
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Taking an earlier, smaller state pension could see pensioners ‘suffer for rest of their lives’
Taking an earlier, smaller state pension could see pensioners ‘suffer for rest of their lives’
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here’s when you will get the higher amount
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here’s when you will get the higher amount
Housing
It’s five years and four PMs since Tory vow to ban no-fault evictions. Why are we still waiting?
It’s five years and four PMs since Tory vow to ban no-fault evictions. Why are we still waiting?
No-fault evictions put households at risk of homelessness over 80,000 times since Tory ban pledge
No-fault evictions put households at risk of homelessness over 80,000 times since Tory ban pledge
Dropping leasehold pledge could cost Labour millions of votes, campaigners warn: ‘Expect consequences’
Dropping leasehold pledge could cost Labour millions of votes, campaigners warn: ‘Expect consequences’
‘It’s unforgivable’: Michael Gove served ‘eviction notice’ by protesters over rising homelessness
‘It’s unforgivable’: Michael Gove served ‘eviction notice’ by protesters over rising homelessness
Our vendors
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: ‘Ordinary moments go unnoticed’
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: ‘Ordinary moments go unnoticed’
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
This ex-Big Issue vendor spent seven years homeless. Now she’s using her experience to help others
This ex-Big Issue vendor spent seven years homeless. Now she’s using her experience to help others
Employment
Millions of Brits think their jobs are ‘meaningless.’ Could a four-day working work week fix that?
Millions of Brits think their jobs are ‘meaningless.’ Could a four-day working work week fix that?
‘What are we going to do?’: Misery for commuters as train strikes continue
‘What are we going to do?’: Misery for commuters as train strikes continue
British farmers demand universal basic income to prevent bankruptcy in wake of Brexit
British farmers demand universal basic income to prevent bankruptcy in wake of Brexit
Rolling driver walkouts and crippling shut downs: Will the Tube and train strikes ever end?
Rolling driver walkouts and crippling shut downs: Will the Tube and train strikes ever end?
Social justice
Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know
Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: ‘It needs to change’
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: ‘It needs to change’
Amy’s Place: How a ‘beautiful’ housing project giving hope became Amy Winehouse’s real legacy
Amy’s Place: How a ‘beautiful’ housing project giving hope became Amy Winehouse’s real legacy
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Activism
Grand National: Animal rights activists claim ‘tweaks’ to ‘cruel’ horse race don’t go far enough
Grand National: Animal rights activists claim ‘tweaks’ to ‘cruel’ horse race don’t go far enough
The remarkable ways a Yorkshire children’s charity is fighting hidden poverty and rural destitution
The remarkable ways a Yorkshire children’s charity is fighting hidden poverty and rural destitution
This man let 12 strangers give £100,000 of his money away. Governments should follow suit
This man let 12 strangers give £100,000 of his money away. Governments should follow suit
Housing estate plagued by mould, damp and dire conditions. Now, residents are fighting back
Housing estate plagued by mould, damp and dire conditions. Now, residents are fighting back
Environment
West Sussex floods: ‘Deadly’ flooding is getting worse with climate change. We must prepare for the new norm
West Sussex floods: ‘Deadly’ flooding is getting worse with climate change. We must prepare for the new norm
Sunak’s government slammed for ‘protecting’ frequent flyers amid calls for a new green tax
Sunak’s government slammed for ‘protecting’ frequent flyers amid calls for a new green tax
Calls to nationalise Thames Water as Brits face 40% increase in bills: ‘A con and a disgrace’
Calls to nationalise Thames Water as Brits face 40% increase in bills: ‘A con and a disgrace’
Repair Week 2024: There’s a simple way to save over £450 per year – start fixing stuff
