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'Fewer people than ever are offering to foster children – it's not just about the cost of living'
'Fewer people than ever are offering to foster children – it's not just about the cost of living'
The director of fostering at Barnardo's highlights a growing lack of carers, and readers respond to recent reporting
Zack Polanski says 7p carrots are too cheap. But is it hurting farmers or addressing food poverty?
Zack Polanski says 7p carrots are too cheap. But is it hurting farmers or addressing food poverty?
'Governments understand there's a problem with poverty – they're just too scared to solve it'
'Governments understand there's a problem with poverty – they're just too scared to solve it'
Making gig work pay: How to manage your money with an irregular income
Making gig work pay: How to manage your money with an irregular income
How to take a quick look at your financial health in five minutes – and what to do next
How to take a quick look at your financial health in five minutes – and what to do next
Letters: It's easy to blame social media for our ills. It's up to us to use it as a force for good
Letters: It's easy to blame social media for our ills. It's up to us to use it as a force for good
How free eye care helped Big Issue vendor John get back to drawing
How free eye care helped Big Issue vendor John get back to drawing
Letters: Cutting Access to Work is impractical and cruel
Letters: Cutting Access to Work is impractical and cruel
I know from experience how hard it is to seek help with debt. I'm helping local people take the step
I know from experience how hard it is to seek help with debt. I'm helping local people take the step
'He saved my life': Big Issue vendor Clive, his dog Geezer and the fear every pet owner knows
'He saved my life': Big Issue vendor Clive, his dog Geezer and the fear every pet owner knows
Want to get healthy this summer? Add the arts to your core routine
Want to get healthy this summer? Add the arts to your core routine
'I'm infuriated that young people don't get a say at elections. The minimum voting age is unfair'
'I'm infuriated that young people don't get a say at elections. The minimum voting age is unfair'
Going into debt doesn't mean you've failed. Here's how to get help
Going into debt doesn't mean you've failed. Here's how to get help
How to manage your money if you become ill or disabled
How to manage your money if you become ill or disabled
Letters: Education is on its knees. The government must take radical action to save it
Letters: Education is on its knees. The government must take radical action to save it
Letters: People need to know their rights – why aren't they taught in the school curriculum?
Letters: People need to know their rights – why aren't they taught in the school curriculum?
giffgaff is connecting more homes with affordable broadband – and backing nature restoration too
giffgaff is connecting more homes with affordable broadband – and backing nature restoration too
The rise of gardening TikTok: why vegetables are going viral
The rise of gardening TikTok: why vegetables are going viral
Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die
Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you
How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down
How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down
How free eye tests and glasses from Specsavers got Paula baking again
How free eye tests and glasses from Specsavers got Paula baking again
Letters: Repeal squatting laws. The crime is leaving homes empty, not their occupation
Letters: Repeal squatting laws. The crime is leaving homes empty, not their occupation
Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
I’m 28 and my parents control my bank account. It’s the only reason I’m still sober
