Social Justice
Deaf man awarded £50,000 after 'oppressive' and 'discriminatory' treatment by DWP
Deaf man awarded £50,000 after 'oppressive' and 'discriminatory' treatment by DWP
'This is the sort of conduct which anyone in receipt of services from a Jobcentre would fear, that if job coaches or others are challenged, there will be reprisals,' an employment tribunal found
The UK used to be the most LGBTQ-friendly place in Europe. Now, it's not even close
The UK used to be the most LGBTQ-friendly place in Europe. Now, it's not even close
Benefits system is 'utterly failing' as food bank demand reaches record high: 'It's heartbreaking'
Benefits system is 'utterly failing' as food bank demand reaches record high: 'It's heartbreaking'
'We're at breaking point': Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
'We're at breaking point': Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
Benefit reforms 'entirely in the wrong direction' to help disabled people into work, DWP warned
Benefit reforms 'entirely in the wrong direction' to help disabled people into work, DWP warned
DWP snooping on benefit claimants' bank accounts will 'decimate civil liberties', campaigners warn
DWP snooping on benefit claimants' bank accounts will 'decimate civil liberties', campaigners warn
DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 'agents' to investigate universal credit claimants
DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 'agents' to investigate universal credit claimants
Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here's all you need to know
Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here's all you need to know
Universal credit changes risk pushing vulnerable benefit claimants 'into crisis', DWP warned
Universal credit changes risk pushing vulnerable benefit claimants 'into crisis', DWP warned
Even Suella Braverman wants to end the two-child benefit cap. Why is Labour refusing to budge?
Even Suella Braverman wants to end the two-child benefit cap. Why is Labour refusing to budge?
Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza
Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza
Can Keir Starmer really stop the boats? Labour warned immigration plan doesn't go far enough
Can Keir Starmer really stop the boats? Labour warned immigration plan doesn't go far enough
'I'm terrified': Disabled and mentally ill people share harrowing experiences of benefits system
'I'm terrified': Disabled and mentally ill people share harrowing experiences of benefits system
Would devolution of the DWP be a better way of delivering benefits and welfare?
Would devolution of the DWP be a better way of delivering benefits and welfare?
Stigma of poverty is a 'wicked social problem', report warns – but it doesn't have to be this way
Stigma of poverty is a 'wicked social problem', report warns – but it doesn't have to be this way
Will DWP's WorkWell scheme actually help people into work – or is it an attack on disability rights?
Will DWP's WorkWell scheme actually help people into work – or is it an attack on disability rights?
Applying for DWP benefits is 'soul-destroying' and 'unnecessarily difficult', study finds
Applying for DWP benefits is 'soul-destroying' and 'unnecessarily difficult', study finds
India Amarteifio on growing up on benefits and entering the glitzy Bridgerton world
India Amarteifio on growing up on benefits and entering the glitzy Bridgerton world
This chef walks the streets of London serving piping hot lasagne to rough sleepers: 'We won't stop coming'
This chef walks the streets of London serving piping hot lasagne to rough sleepers: 'We won't stop coming'
Historian Darrin M McMahon on why we need to rethink equality for the modern age
Historian Darrin M McMahon on why we need to rethink equality for the modern age
Sunak acts like his benefits crackdown impacts the whole UK – but it's far messier than that
Sunak acts like his benefits crackdown impacts the whole UK – but it's far messier than that
DWP crackdown on disability benefits is already causing 'unimaginable terror', MPs warn
DWP crackdown on disability benefits is already causing 'unimaginable terror', MPs warn
'It makes me want to scream': PIP changes could be 'tragic' for disabled people, DWP warned
'It makes me want to scream': PIP changes could be 'tragic' for disabled people, DWP warned
PIP changes: What is the government planning with the disability benefits system?
PIP changes: What is the government planning with the disability benefits system?
DWP sparks outcry as disabled people face end to cash benefits: 'This won't solve the UK's problems'
