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December 14, 2020

UNICEF warns child poverty will remain above pre-COVID levels in high-income countries

In high income countries, only two per cent of fiscal stimulus was allocated to support children during the first wave of COVID-19
May 2, 2020

American Civil Liberties Union urges State officials to prevent mass evictions amid COVID-19

The American Civil Liberties Union is calling for statewide moratoria against evictions and utility shut-offs.
June 26, 2019

New research finds two-child limit 'is taking a heavy toll on family life'

New research on the impact of the two-child limit reveals the scale of suffering in families affected by the policy, with parents reporting that they are being forced to cut back on fresh food for children, unable to cover essential utility bills, and accruing debt.
March 21, 2019

NAO report on protection of consumers by regulators

Ofwat, Ofgem, Ofcom and the Financial Conduct Authority cannot prove they are offering enough protection for those who need it, says the National Audit Office.
March 3, 2019

People with mental health conditions 'paying more for essential services'

People with a mental health condition can pay between £1,100 to £1,550 a year more for essential services, new research from Citizens Advice shows.
August 21, 2018

Citizens Advice calls for better regulation of unaccountable bailiff firms

Citizens Advice is calling for better regulation of unaccountable bailiff firms as it reveals households have fallen behind on their essential bills, such as council tax and utilities, by an estimated £18.9 billion.
July 6, 2018

A million young workers lose out on £3,500 a year, says Young Women’s Trust

Up to a million workers under 25 are losing as much as £3,513 a year because they are not entitled to the National Living Wage, according to Young Women’s Trust,
May 27, 2018

Three million people in arrears on essential bills in 2017, says debt charity

The debt charity StepChange estimates the number of people behind on priority bills in 2017 to be over three million.
May 25, 2018

People with mental health problems 'failed by companies'

The number of people with mental health problems seeking advice on utilities and communications issues has soared.
October 14, 2017

Proposal for Universal Basic Services

Universal Basic Services, including free housing, bus travel and IT, are proposed as a more affordable alternative to a Citizens Income.