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December 13, 2019

Some random thoughts on a fearful day

This morning many of us are feeling sick with disappointment and fear. Fear of what the coming months and years will bring. We may also be feeling a fair amount of disbelief – I know I am.
December 5, 2019

Over a third of young mothers in permanent debt, research finds

Young women are pushed into low paid work, forced to depend on a dysfunctional welfare system then branded as feckless and left to fend for themselves, says the Young Women's Trust.
December 2, 2019

Court of Appeal to hear Universal Credit claims

Two severely disabled men are having to return to court to fight against their unfair treatment under Universal Credit.
November 25, 2019

National Education Union members poll on child poverty

A snapshot poll of National Education Union members highlights the growth of child poverty and its visibility within schools and colleges.
November 20, 2019

Universal Credit helped take benefit payments to their lowest since 1948, finds IPPR

Universal Credit payments are historically low, with the situation made worse by debt deductions which can be up to 40 per cent of each payment.
November 18, 2019

New report says childcare investment is key to equal pay

Britons pay for the most expensive childcare in Europe, says the Young Women's Trust – at an average of £127 per week or over £6,600 per year.
November 15, 2019

Disabled people's election manifesto launched

An alliance of disabled people and their organisations has released a Disabled People’s Manifesto, containing demands for the first 100 days of a new government.
November 13, 2019

Steepest increase in people needing foodbanks for five years

The Trussell Trust reports more people than ever are being forced to use food banks, with 94 per cent of them being destitute.
November 13, 2019

Report finds record UK employment driven by households trying to combat income squeeze

Record employment levels are due to households needing to work more to make up for low earnings, says the Resolution Foundation.
November 5, 2019

Landmark research shows households at food banks have only £50 a week to live on

The Trussell Trust's 2019 report reveal that the average weekly income people at food banks is only £50 after paying rent, and almost one in five have no money coming in at all in the month before being referred for emergency food.