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low income families

December 14, 2020

New survey shows deteriorating living standards for low-income families due to COVID-19

A new report shows low-income families with children are even worse off now than they were in the summer, almost nine in 10 families reporting a significant deterioration in their living standards because of the pandemic
October 7, 2020

Churches call for debt cancellation for low income households

Churches call for the Government to cancel unavoidable debt accrued by the poorest households during the lockdown period.
September 19, 2020

Survey reveals impact of suspension of free travel for 11-17 year olds in London

A survey shows that the government's suspension of free and discounted travel for children and young people in London will force some families to cut back on daily living expenses and restrict children’s access to family, friends and out-of-school activities.
September 14, 2020

Connecting Scotland programme to help people get online

Connecting Scotland will give low income families and individuals an internet device with twelve months unlimited data and technical support.
March 18, 2020

Call for measures to protect people from being pushed into poverty by Covid-19

Citizens Advice is calling for measures to ensure that vulnerable people and low-income families are not pushed into financial hardship as a result of the outbreak.
March 17, 2020

Government urged to increase child benefit if schools close

Child Poverty Action Group is urging the Government to protect children in low-income families facing extra financial pressure and the loss of free school meals.
January 28, 2020

New project aims to cut cost of school day for low income families

Increasing costs for school activities and materials are causing some children to miss out on aspects of school life.
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 12, 2019

New report finds higher housing costs have reduced incomes and increased inequality

Higher housing costs have reduced incomes and increased inequality as the poorest families have borne the brunt of Britain’s 40-year housing crisis, the Resolution Foundation warns in a new report.
October 24, 2019

Report highlights Universal Credit young parents penalty

With child poverty rates on course to reach their highest level since records began 60 years ago, the government needs to strengthen the social security safety net for young adults, says the Resolution Foundation.