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Tory reforms see many children ‘condemned to start life in poverty’, equality watchdog

By Jon Vale14th March 2018News England

Many children “will be condemned to start life in poverty” as a result of Government changes to taxes and social security, a major new report has warned. Watchdog the Equality

Living in wrong part of town can shorten ‘healthy life’ by more that 25 years

By Ian Jones and David Wilcock8th March 2018News England

How long men and women enjoy a healthy life can vary by more than 25 years depending on the individual part of a town or city in which they live,

Almost quarter of people in Wales living in poverty – highest in the UK

By Johanna Carr7th March 2018News Wales

Nearly a quarter of people in Wales are living in poverty – the highest rate in the UK, a report has claimed. Despite an overall gradual decline in the number

SNP MP publishes welfare payment bill aimed at protecting women

By Lynsey Bews7th March 2018News Scotland

An SNP MP has proposed changes to the UK Government’s welfare policy, to prevent women being “forced to choose between poverty and abuse”. Dr Philippa Whitford (pictured) has published a

Low-income families face three years of stagnating living standards – report

By Andrew Woodcock and Alan Jones22nd February 2018News England

“Just about managing” families on the lower end of the pay spectrum are set for three years of stagnating living standards, a new report has warned. The Resolution Foundation think

Amnesty calls of UK Government to end ‘daily discrimination’ in Northern Ireland

By Michael McHugh22nd February 2018News Northern Ireland

The British Government should urgently introduce measures addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s violent past, Amnesty International said. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley is to consult on mechanisms for investigating

New report warns ‘disability price tag’ costing disabled people £570 a month

By Ella Pickover20th February 2018News England

Disabled people are unable to afford the same standard of living as non-disabled people, a charity has warned. A new report from the disability charity Scope found that disabled people

N Ireland could see same-sex marriage introduced through Westminster, says Karen Bradley

By Deborah McAleese20th February 2018News Northern Ireland

The UK Government has said same sex marriage in Northern Ireland could be introduced via Westminster. Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen Bradley said while it should be a matter

Scottish Parliament becomes first in UK to have statutory gender target for public bodies

By Laura Paterson and Catriona Webster31st January 2018News Scotland

MSPs have passed a law to ensure women make up at least half the board members for all public authorities. The Scottish Parliament voted by 88 to 28 in favour

Holyrood set to pass new legislation on gender representation for all public authorities

By The Press Association30th January 2018News Scotland

New legislation aimed at ensuring women make up at least half the board members for all public authorities is expected to be approved by Holyrood. MSPs at the Scottish Parliament

Tag: Inequalities

Tory reforms see many children ‘condemned to start life in poverty’, equality watchdog

Living in wrong part of town can shorten ‘healthy life’ by more that 25 years

Almost quarter of people in Wales living in poverty – highest in the UK

SNP MP publishes welfare payment bill aimed at protecting women

Low-income families face three years of stagnating living standards – report

Amnesty calls of UK Government to end ‘daily discrimination’ in Northern Ireland

New report warns ‘disability price tag’ costing disabled people £570 a month

N Ireland could see same-sex marriage introduced through Westminster, says Karen Bradley

Scottish Parliament becomes first in UK to have statutory gender target for public bodies

Holyrood set to pass new legislation on gender representation for all public authorities

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Inequalities

Tory reforms see many children ‘condemned to start life in poverty’, equality watchdog

Living in wrong part of town can shorten ‘healthy life’ by more that 25 years

Almost quarter of people in Wales living in poverty – highest in the UK

SNP MP publishes welfare payment bill aimed at protecting women

Low-income families face three years of stagnating living standards – report

Amnesty calls of UK Government to end ‘daily discrimination’ in Northern Ireland

New report warns ‘disability price tag’ costing disabled people £570 a month

N Ireland could see same-sex marriage introduced through Westminster, says Karen Bradley

Scottish Parliament becomes first in UK to have statutory gender target for public bodies

Holyrood set to pass new legislation on gender representation for all public authorities