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Lack of money fuelling loneliness among young people, study suggests

By Alan Jones, Reporter5th October 2022News England

Many young people say not having the money to take part in activities is having a negative impact on how lonely they feel, research suggests. A survey of 2,000 people

PM refuses to rule out return to austerity or say whether benefits will be kept in line with inflation

By David Hughes and Sam Blewett, Reporters4th October 2022News England

Liz Truss stressed she must take a “responsible” approach to the public finances, as she faces a Cabinet split and a fresh battle with Tory rebels fighting real-terms cuts to

University study suggests people more likely to be frail in old age if they live in poorer areas

By The Press Association4th October 2022Education & Training

Those who spend part of their lives living in poor neighbourhoods are more likely to be frail in old age, a study has suggested. Living in deprived areas after the

‘Devastating’ if Tories break promise to increase benefits in line with inflation

By Jemma Crew, Reporter29th September 2022News England

Failing to meet a commitment to increase benefits in line with inflation would lead to disabled people “starving and freezing in their own homes”, a charity has warned. As the

Health inequalities require urgent and co-ordinated action across Government, say MSPs

By Hannah Carmichael, Reporter28th September 2022News Scotland

Urgent, co-ordinated action is required across all levels of Government in the UK in order to tackle Scotland’s health inequalities, a Holyrood inquiry has found. The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social

Patients cutting back on medicine, food and heating due to soaring costs – charities warn

By Josie Clarke, Reporter28th September 2022News England

Health charities have warned that the cost-of-living crisis is leading to patients cutting back on medicine, heating and food. Half of the 3,600 people with lung conditions such as asthma,

‘No easy solution’ to tackling poverty in Wales with cost-of-living crisis exacerbating problems

By Bronwen Weatherby, Reporter26th September 2022News Wales

There is “no easy solution” to tackling poverty in Wales, a report commissioned by the Welsh Government has found. The major review has highlighted how the current cost-of-living crisis has

Chancellor’s plan puts national debt on ‘unsustainable’ path and only benefits wealthy, IFS warn

By Sam Blewett, Reporter23rd September 2022News England

Kwasi Kwarteng is “betting the house” and putting national debt on an “unsustainable rising path” with vast tax cuts that only benefit those earning more than £155,000, according to the

Millions in the North at risk of transport-related social exclusion, new analysis warns

By Neil Lancefield, Reporter22nd September 2022News England

More than one in five people in northern England are at risk of transport-related social exclusion, according to new analysis. A study by Transport for the North, which advises the

Child poverty campaigners urge PM to scrap ‘truly catastrophic’ benefit cap

By Jemma Crew, Reporter16th September 2022News England

Child poverty campaigners have called on the new Prime Minister to scrap the “truly catastrophic” benefit cap. Households whose benefits are capped will be left on average £65 a week

Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Lack of money fuelling loneliness among young people, study suggests

PM refuses to rule out return to austerity or say whether benefits will be kept in line with inflation

University study suggests people more likely to be frail in old age if they live in poorer areas

‘Devastating’ if Tories break promise to increase benefits in line with inflation

Health inequalities require urgent and co-ordinated action across Government, say MSPs

Patients cutting back on medicine, food and heating due to soaring costs – charities warn

‘No easy solution’ to tackling poverty in Wales with cost-of-living crisis exacerbating problems

Chancellor’s plan puts national debt on ‘unsustainable’ path and only benefits wealthy, IFS warn

Millions in the North at risk of transport-related social exclusion, new analysis warns

Child poverty campaigners urge PM to scrap ‘truly catastrophic’ benefit cap

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Lack of money fuelling loneliness among young people, study suggests

PM refuses to rule out return to austerity or say whether benefits will be kept in line with inflation

University study suggests people more likely to be frail in old age if they live in poorer areas

‘Devastating’ if Tories break promise to increase benefits in line with inflation

Health inequalities require urgent and co-ordinated action across Government, say MSPs

Patients cutting back on medicine, food and heating due to soaring costs – charities warn

‘No easy solution’ to tackling poverty in Wales with cost-of-living crisis exacerbating problems

Chancellor’s plan puts national debt on ‘unsustainable’ path and only benefits wealthy, IFS warn

Millions in the North at risk of transport-related social exclusion, new analysis warns

Child poverty campaigners urge PM to scrap ‘truly catastrophic’ benefit cap