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‘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

Energy plan ‘will not protect poorest and disabled people already struggling’, charities warn

By Jemma Crew, Reporter9th September 2022News England

The energy plan announced by Prime Minister Liz Truss contains a “big hole” as it will not protect the poorest families and disabled people who are already struggling with their

Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 families across Fife and Lothians

By Dan Barker, Reporter7th September 2022News Scotland

Thousands more needy families in Scotland will receive goods ranging from clothing to toiletries as a charity drive spearheaded by former prime minister Gordon Brown expands. More than 50,000 families

Cost-of-living crisis forcing people receiving mental health support to cancel sessions – BACP

By Jemma Crew, Reporter7th September 2022News England

People receiving mental health support during the cost-of-living crisis are being forced to cancel therapy sessions because they can no longer afford them, a survey suggests. Two thirds (66%) of

Tag: Poverty / Austerity

‘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

Energy plan ‘will not protect poorest and disabled people already struggling’, charities warn

Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 families across Fife and Lothians

Cost-of-living crisis forcing people receiving mental health support to cancel sessions – BACP

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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

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Tag: Poverty / Austerity

‘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

Energy plan ‘will not protect poorest and disabled people already struggling’, charities warn

Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 families across Fife and Lothians

Cost-of-living crisis forcing people receiving mental health support to cancel sessions – BACP