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September 21, 2020

Children's Society calls for national strategy on child criminal exploitation

The Government should end the postcode lottery when it comes to identifying children at risk of exploitation and offering support, says The Children's Society.
September 11, 2020

Over 40% of workers in financial hardship if forced to self-isolate, finds TUC

The TUC is calling on government to raise the rate of sick pay to the real living wage of £320 a week.
September 9, 2020

Scotland’s independent food banks report lockdown doubled need for food aid

Despite the Scottish Government’s ‘cash first’ approach, independent food banks in Scotland have seen the need for their services double since the start of lockdown.
August 31, 2020

Gaza braced for COVID-19 surge amidst bombing and electricity shortages, warns Oxfam

Israeli authorities must allow fuel into Gaza, so its sole electricity plant can power hospitals again, says Oxfam.
August 26, 2020

Toll of lockdown on low-income families revealed in new report

The Bishop of Durham says it is imperative that the Government implements the recommendations in this report.
August 25, 2020

New research finds young people’s mental health improved during lockdown

The findings raise questions about the role of the school environment in explaining rises in mental health difficulties among teenagers in recent years, says researchers.
August 12, 2020

Over 7 million disabled people faced delivery problems in a single week

Problems include parcels left in inaccessible places, delivery drivers not leaving enough time for people to answer the door, and goods not being delivered on time or at all.
August 9, 2020

Self-employment centres would help struggling workers and revive high streets, says NEF

Low-paid self-employed workers were unable to shift to home working during lockdown, unlike higher paid freelancers in professional services like consultancy or tutoring.
August 5, 2020

COVID-19 leaves unpaid carers without physical and mental health treatment

Research shows unpaid carers seeking formal help with their physical and mental health during lockdown were unable to access it.
August 3, 2020

TUC calls for employers to prioritise safety of shielding workers

The TUC is calling on employers to prioritise the safety of shielded workers and not demand that they return to workplaces immediately.