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How could a government shutdown affect you financially?
The Explainer The status of various food, housing, and loan programs may become uncertain if the government shuts down
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‘Was a new statue of Thatcher really a wise idea?’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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Food bank use hits record high in Britain
Speed Read Government benefit policies blamed as charity hands out 1.5m parcels in 12 months
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Sainsbury’s to label ‘food bank friendly’ products
Speed Read Retailer found that donations trebled during trial scheme
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Government tells Jobcentre staff not to record foodbank referrals
Speed Read Directive means ‘ministers able to avoid awkward questions on impact of welfare reforms’
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Universal credit failings leave thousands in debt
Speed Read ‘Complex’ flagship welfare programme forcing people into rent arrears - and food banks
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What really lies behind the rise of food banks?
In Depth Why record numbers of people are turning to charity for their daily meal
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Half of young mothers skip meals to feed their children, study says
Speed Read Young Women's Trust says 'shocking' numbers of are having to turn to food banks to get by
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Poverty blamed for return of Victorian-era diseases
In Depth NHS numbers show that Britons are increasingly affected by malnutrition and gout
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Food banks: benefit sanctions blamed for rising hunger
In Depth Government told to do more to achieve a hunger-free Britain by church-backed parliamentary report
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Church calls for action on national food poverty 'crisis'
Speed Read Number of people receiving food parcels almost tripled last year, but ministers deny benefits cut link
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