Representatives from six Scottish political parties agree that the council tax needs to be reformed, but how exactly is a contentious issue.

Now is the time for politicians in Wales to be bold, and take significant action, to ease hardship and increase economic security.

Scrapping the two-child limit is welcome, but Scotland remains far off meeting child poverty targets, says Joseph Rowntree Foundation's Chris Birt.

We are running the Great North Run to raise money for the research and support provided by Breast Cancer Now. We are running in memory of Audrey Birt (El’s mother-in-law and Liz’s friend), Christina M

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Should billions more be spent to guarantee everyone a minimum income?

Sir Geoff moved to the UK from Jamaica as a teenager and became known as both an academic and a human rights advocate.

Satwat Rehman and I wrote this that was published in the Scotsman on 10 May 2025. With their permission just popping it out from behind the…

There are those seeking to exploiting poverty to drive a wedge between communities

Armando and Helen look at how we talk about those on welfare, and how it's changed.

Over the past few weeks, we have heard plenty from the UK Government about changes to working-age disability and incapacity benefits…

Ahead of World Gaelic Week, Kate Forbes has defended the Scottish Government's £30 million spending on the Gaelic language.

Traffic Scotland gives you the real-time information you need about Scotland’s trunk road network