Poverty / Austerity – Care Appointments

Eradicating child poverty ‘more challenging’ after spring statement – Swinney

By Neil Pooran, Reporter27th March 2025News Scotland

John Swinney has said efforts to eradicate child poverty will be “more challenging” as a result of the welfare changes made in the Chancellor’s spring statement. The First Minister (pictured)

New record high number of children in poverty branded ‘source of national shame’

By Aine Fox and Ian Jones, Reporters27th March 2025News England

The number of children living in poverty in the UK has reached a record high of almost 4.5 million, in statistics branded “a source of national shame”. The official figure

Welfare reform will push 250,000 into poverty, Government’s own assessment says

By Aine Fox, Reporter26th March 2025News England

Welfare cuts will leave an estimated quarter of a million more people, including 50,000 children, in relative poverty after housing costs across Great Britain by the end of the decade,

Government defends major welfare reforms but charities condemn ‘cruel cuts’

By The Press Association18th March 2025News England

Benefit reforms branded the biggest shake-up to the welfare system in a generation will create a “pro-work system”, the Government has said. But charities have argued the proposed changes are

Districts warn of ‘human misery’ as homelessness grant is set to be slashed

By Jonathan Bunn, Reporter5th March 2025News England

Districts experiencing some of the worst homelessness pressures are set to lose millions in prevention funding under Government plans, analysis suggests. Areas in England including coastal towns, rural communities and

Rough sleeping in England up by a fifth in a year, ‘shameful’ snapshot estimates show

By Aine Fox, Reporter27th February 2025News England

Rough sleeping in England has risen by a fifth in a year, according to new snapshot estimates branded “devastating and shameful”. The latest figures came as separate data showed a

Millions face higher than usual council tax hikes amid bid to stabilise services

By Jonathan Bunn, Reporter3rd February 2025News England

Millions of households are facing a council tax hike beyond normal thresholds this year, as Angela Rayner warned of further “tough decisions” to “rebuild and stabilise” local government. The Deputy

Poverty bigger issue for families in England than rest of UK – health visitors

By Aine Fox, Reporter27th January 2025News England

Poverty was a bigger issue for families in England last year than in the rest of the UK, according to an annual survey of health visitors. The Institute of Health

‘Cruel and archaic’ prison threats over council tax must end – charities

By Vicky Shaw, Reporter23rd January 2025News England

A coalition of organisations, including debt help and mental health charities, has written to the Government, calling for an end to the “cruel and archaic” threat of imprisonment for non-payment

Majority of Scots support more help for poorest families, says charity

By The Press Association25th November 2024News Scotland

More than half of Scots support increasing financial support and debt relief for families on the lowest incomes, according to research. In a survey commissioned by children’s charity Aberlour, 56%

Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Eradicating child poverty ‘more challenging’ after spring statement – Swinney

New record high number of children in poverty branded ‘source of national shame’

Welfare reform will push 250,000 into poverty, Government’s own assessment says

Government defends major welfare reforms but charities condemn ‘cruel cuts’

Rough sleeping in England up by a fifth in a year, ‘shameful’ snapshot estimates show

Poverty bigger issue for families in England than rest of UK – health visitors

‘Cruel and archaic’ prison threats over council tax must end – charities

Majority of Scots support more help for poorest families, says charity

New record high number of children in poverty branded ‘source of national shame’

Welfare reform will push 250,000 into poverty, Government’s own assessment says

Peers demand tax hike safeguards as Government accused of ‘absence of humanity’

Councils being pushed to ‘financial brink’ amid £8bn funding gap, report warns

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Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Eradicating child poverty ‘more challenging’ after spring statement – Swinney

New record high number of children in poverty branded ‘source of national shame’

Welfare reform will push 250,000 into poverty, Government’s own assessment says

Government defends major welfare reforms but charities condemn ‘cruel cuts’

Districts warn of ‘human misery’ as homelessness grant is set to be slashed

Rough sleeping in England up by a fifth in a year, ‘shameful’ snapshot estimates show

Millions face higher than usual council tax hikes amid bid to stabilise services

Poverty bigger issue for families in England than rest of UK – health visitors

‘Cruel and archaic’ prison threats over council tax must end – charities

Majority of Scots support more help for poorest families, says charity