Loach’s films about poverty in modern Britain are the most powerful of his career. Now in his eighties, the director is still taking the fight to anyone he sees as the enemy

Our joint report shows that, despite different opinions, there are cross-party answers to entrenched social problems—and a profound need for change

Many communities are missing out in material terms—but they still have a strong spirit. Renewal begins when it’s tapped. (This supplement was produced in partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation)

Between silent factories and struggling shops, there’s poverty and even hunger. But there’s also a steadfast community spirit which holds the key to turning this town around. Jennifer Williams's reporting and Joel Goodman's photography is supported by the Joseph Rowntree…

Bryan Sanderson advises the government on the minimum wage. He discussed the problem of enforcement and how Brexit could erode years’ worth of progress

This is an era of gross unfairness. But it will slowly come to an end 

I read the 44-page policy paper so you don’t have to

The Children's Society say new proposals could render a million children in poverty ineligible. But free school meals can make or break a child's future

Rising inflation will combine with crippling benefits cuts to push more children into poverty—unless the Chancellor acts in his autumn budget

"Being poor means being powerless"

Four experts give their view at a British Academy debate

A commercial partnership between high street banks and social landlords could provide the answer