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More 65-year-olds living in poverty as direct consequence of state pension age rise, says IFS

By Vicky Shaw, Reporter20th June 2022News England

Around one in seven (14%) 65-year-olds were in income poverty in late 2020 as a direct consequence of the state pension age rising from 65 to 66, according to the

Two in five Scottish charity leaders fear collapse amid cost-of-living crisis

By The Press Association7th June 2022News Scotland

Two in five charity leaders (40%) in Scotland who responded to a survey have said they fear their organisations will not survive the rise in prices across the country, a

Rising child poverty is ‘major preventable driver’ behind thousands more children entering care

By Jemma Crew, Reporter2nd June 2022News England

Rising levels of child poverty may be contributing to thousands more children going into care in England, research suggests. Child poverty is a “major preventable driver” of youngsters being removed

Austerity policies have made ‘substantial’ contribution to mortality rates plateau – report

By Craig Paton, Reporter31st May 2022News Scotland

Austerity policies have made an “important and substantial” contribution to the stagnation of mortality rates, researchers have said. Mortality rates throughout the 20th century fell year on year, except in

Chancellor denies using £21bn support package to deflect from No 10 lockdown parties

By Patrick Daly, Reporter27th May 2022News England

Rishi Sunak has insisted he did not time handing out £21 billion worth of cost-of-living support to deflect from the controversy over Downing Street lockdown parties. The Chancellor bowed to

Energy price cap hike to £2,800 will plunge households into ‘deep, deep crisis’, charity warns

By Josie Clarke, Reporter24th May 2022News England

The energy price cap is expected to increase by a further £830 to £2,800 in October, the head of Ofgem said as a charity warned the hike will plunge households

Engage: An MP claimed there’s no massive use for food banks – the evidence shows why he’s wrong

By Dave Beck, University of Salford21st May 2022Engage

There is no “massive use for food banks” in the UK, according to Lee Anderson, the Conservative MP for Ashfield. However, figures and evidence from food bank organisations, charities and

PM promises ‘compassion’ but faces criticism for ‘pathetic’ lack of action on living costs

By David Hughes and Sam Blewett, Reporter10th May 2022News England

Boris Johnson warned the Government cannot “completely shield” people from the rising cost of living, as he came under fire for not using the Queen’s Speech to promise more support.

One in seven adults in homes ‘where people have skipped meals or gone hungry’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter9th May 2022News England

Around one in seven adults live in homes where people have skipped meals, eaten smaller portions or gone hungry all day because they could not afford or access food, research

Tag: Poverty / Austerity

More 65-year-olds living in poverty as direct consequence of state pension age rise, says IFS

Two in five Scottish charity leaders fear collapse amid cost-of-living crisis

Rising child poverty is ‘major preventable driver’ behind thousands more children entering care

Austerity policies have made ‘substantial’ contribution to mortality rates plateau – report

Chancellor denies using £21bn support package to deflect from No 10 lockdown parties

Energy price cap hike to £2,800 will plunge households into ‘deep, deep crisis’, charity warns

Engage: An MP claimed there’s no massive use for food banks – the evidence shows why he’s wrong

PM promises ‘compassion’ but faces criticism for ‘pathetic’ lack of action on living costs

One in seven adults in homes ‘where people have skipped meals or gone hungry’

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: Poverty / Austerity

More 65-year-olds living in poverty as direct consequence of state pension age rise, says IFS

Two in five Scottish charity leaders fear collapse amid cost-of-living crisis

Rising child poverty is ‘major preventable driver’ behind thousands more children entering care

Austerity policies have made ‘substantial’ contribution to mortality rates plateau – report

Homeless ‘trapped’ on streets or temporary accommodation due to crippling shortage of housing

Chancellor denies using £21bn support package to deflect from No 10 lockdown parties

Energy price cap hike to £2,800 will plunge households into ‘deep, deep crisis’, charity warns

Engage: An MP claimed there’s no massive use for food banks – the evidence shows why he’s wrong

PM promises ‘compassion’ but faces criticism for ‘pathetic’ lack of action on living costs

One in seven adults in homes ‘where people have skipped meals or gone hungry’