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October 24, 2018

PIP problems are top issue reported to Citizens Advice Cymru

One in three people reporting benefit problems needed help with Personal Independence Payments.
October 6, 2018

Charity warns next stage of Universal Credit could increase foodbank use

Anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust fears the next stage of Universal Credit could lead to a significant increase in foodbank use as new research highlights a major increase in the proportion of foodbank referrals made for people moving onto Universal Credit.
October 4, 2018

Private renters now a key political demographic, says Shelter

Between 2011 and 2017 private rents in England rose 60 per cent faster than average wages, says Shelter.
October 3, 2018

New analysis finds right to buy costs councils £300 million a year

The Chartered Institute of Housing says right to buy should be suspended altogether to stem the loss of social rented homes.
October 2, 2018

Older people can be 'trapped' in unsuitable homes, says new report

Just seven per cent of UK homes meet the most basic accessibility standards.
September 30, 2018

The ballot box is Brazil’s greatest asset in the fight for equality, says Cafod

The needs of Brazil's poorest and most marginalised communities must be top of the election agenda, says aid agency CAFOD.
September 22, 2018

Support for more tax and spend at a fifteen-year high

The majority of British people think the government should increase levels of tax and public spending, according to the British Social Attitudes survey.
September 20, 2018

Landowners in England made £13 billlion profit in one year

Landowners in England made more than £13 billion in profit in 2016/17, which means that profits have increased by around £4 billion in two years.
September 20, 2018

LGA responds to May's social housing announcement

Local Government Association says councils are being hamstrung by Treasury restrictions which prevent them from borrowing to build new homes.
September 18, 2018

Children's Society calls for urgent action to tackle child poverty

The Children's Society says concrete action is needed to tackle the scale of poverty among UK children, with all the damage it can do to their well-being, education and life chances.