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inequalities

October 8, 2020

Research finds socioeconomic inequalities in use of English NHS outpatient care emerged after 2010

Before 2010, there were no statistically significant differences across education groups.
October 5, 2020

NAO publishes report on improving bus services in England outside London

Buses still support millions of essential daily trips, and for many people provide the only practical, frequently used method of transport other than walking.
August 23, 2020

Ethnic inequalities among over 50s in England revealed in new research

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people aged 50-70 are more likely to be in the poorest fifth of the population in England compared with White people, and that Black people are living on an average of £100 less a week compared to White people.
July 30, 2020

Global ‘catastrophe’ looms as COVID-19 deepens inequality, Christian Aid warns

The pandemic has brouht the prospect of dramatic rise in acute hunger, deepening gender inequality, and disruption to healthcare such as immunisation and maternal and child health.
June 18, 2020

Impact of COVID-19 crisis on England 'will be diffuse and hard to manage'

A new report says different areas of England will be affected by the virus in a unique way, which means the impact on health, jobs and families will evolve differently within each area
June 10, 2020

Quakers join launch of Build Back Better campaign

Quakers in Britain are pleased to be co-launching Build Back Better, a new campaign for a green and just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 6, 2020

Campaigners call on UK to end sale of repressive equipment to US police

Campaigners have called on the UK government to end the sale of repressive equipment to police forces across the US and investigate if any of it has been used against protesters.
May 3, 2020

Online conference calls for 'an economy of life' in a time of pandemic

A series of two e-conferences have brought together some 25 participants to reflect on the socio-economic-ecological impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and how it offers the world an opportunity to rethink and reshape financial and economic systems so that these give priority to ensuring and investing in the health and well-being of communities and the planet.
February 13, 2020

Christian Aid campaign to ensure UK puts climate justice at the heart of 2020

Christian Aid has launched a campaign calling on the UK Government to help address the inequalities in wealth and power that have led to the climate crisis.
January 20, 2020

Tackle bad work and low pay to improve UK’s productivity, says new research

Raising the pay of those at the bottom of the labour market and encouraging greater worker representation will boost UK productivity, new research suggests.