Lord Field of Birkenhead dedicated his life to the challenge of eradicating poverty and helping to better the lives of the poor.

The campaigning maverick Labour MP who became Margaret Thatcher's friend

The PM warned against 'over-medicalising everyday challenges and worries of life' in a speech, as he raised concerns about the numbers of people unfit for work.

'Work is good for mental health': Sunak demands end to 'sick note culture'

Thousands of NI households could be on average £80 a month worse off if the Stormont Assembly collapses, a housing charity has warned.

Stormont collapse 'could see 34,000 hit by bedroom tax'

There’s no doubt we need to tackle the rising housing benefit bill but are new welfare reforms a fair way forward?

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The campaigning maverick Labour MP who became Margaret Thatcher's friend

'Work is good for mental health': Sunak demands end to 'sick note culture'

Stormont collapse 'could see 34,000 hit by bedroom tax'

Spare room subsidy or bedroom tax?