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wealth and poverty

May 2, 2016

Padded edges and the Commonwealth of Heaven

Last week, I heard an account of a high-worth individual.
January 23, 2015

Inequality talk: who wins, who loses, and who acts?

We have suddenly become a world that talks about inequality. That's certainly better than not talking about it. But waxing lyrical about a concern and doing something about it are not the same thing, says Simon Barrow, pointing to the deeper issues calling for action.
January 21, 2015

Eight million parents and children living below minimum income

Research for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows 8.1 million parents and children living on incomes below the needs of a minimum household budget.
January 19, 2015

Demographic complexity no excuse to deny the reality of inequality

Commenting on a recent exchange between an inner city clergyman and a former deputy prime minister about economic divisions in Britain, Simon Ba
January 19, 2015

Heseltine challenged on criticism of Archbishops' inequality claims

The Rev Paul Nicolson says Lord Heseltine is incorrect to call Archbishops' statements about UK poverty and inequality "factually wrong" and "out of touch".
January 18, 2015

Combatting the denial of poverty and inequality
December 9, 2014

Archbishop questioned on charity-based approach to UK hunger

Archbishop Justin Welby has been commended for highlighting UK hunger, but questioned for focusing on charity rather than justice.
December 8, 2014

Politicians challenged to a structural response to UK hunger crisis

There has been a mixed response from NGOs to the launch of the report of the All Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Food Poverty and Hunger today.
December 8, 2014

Feeding Britain: A start, but much more emphasis on justice needed

Today (Monday 8 March 2014) an All Party Parliamentary Inquiry has published an extensive report into causes of food poverty in the UK and has suggested some responses. Campaigners from End Hunger Fast were invited to the initial launch of this report so here are some reflections on where it has ended up and what that means for the rest of us.
December 8, 2014

Churches call for action to tackle an unjust ‘poverty premium’

Scotland’s poorest households are paying £1,300 a year more than their wealthier neighbours for everyday goods and services.