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July 31, 2020

Pandemic leaves 1.1 million teenagers unhappy with their lives, says charity

Even before the pandemic, children’s happiness with life was at its lowest for a decade, says the Children's Society.
July 20, 2020

Charity calls on government to stop bailiff and court fees being added to council tax debt in England

Local authorities in England can be penalised if they try to offer more compassionate and affordable repayment plans to those who owe them money.
July 10, 2020

Independent food banks report 177% increase in need for emergency food aid

A growing number of people cannot afford to buy food, say food aid organisations in a letter to the Prime Minister.
July 7, 2020

Philip Alston condemns failed global poverty eradication efforts

Global poverty is rising, directly contradicting the mainstream wisdom that it is being eradicated, according to Philip Alston's final report to the UN.
June 15, 2020

Seaside towns and tourist hotspots at sharp end of job losses

Increases in unemployment-related benefit claims have been larger in areas that started out with higher claimant rates,
May 5, 2020

Job guarantee scheme essential for UK recovery plan, says TUC

A new TUC report sets out plans for a scheme to avoid high unemployment and to benefit Britain's communities.
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.
April 13, 2020

COVID-19 relief in the US 'should meet basic needs of those most in distress'

At least 28 million Americans were uninsured before the crisis and that number is likely to increase dramatically as people lose their jobs and employer-based insurance.
March 19, 2020

Resolution Foundation urges policy shift towards tackling rising unemployment

New measures must be introduced immediately to limit the rise in unemployment, and cushion the income shock for those who will unavoidably lose their jobs.
June 1, 2019

Research finds rising self-harm rates suggest financial crisis may have hit middle-aged men hardest

Self-harm in middle-aged men increased significantly following the 2008 financial crisis, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Manchester.