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Universal Credit cut ‘leaves families with half income needed for acceptable living standard’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter14th July 2021News England

Out of work families will be left with just over half the income the public believes they need for an acceptable standard of living when the Universal Credit (UC) uplift

Working-age adults in most deprived areas ‘3.7 times more likely to die with coronavirus’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter6th July 2021News England

Working-age adults in England’s poorest areas are more than three times as likely to die with coronavirus than those in the wealthiest parts of the country, research has found. Health

Coronavirus pandemic pushing young carers in Scotland further into poverty, says report

By The Press Association29th June 2021News Scotland

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed young carers in Scotland further into poverty, according to a new report. Research by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS)-Oxfam Partnership found young

Devolution of welfare working well despite ‘regrettable’ delay in taking control of some benefits

By Tom Eden, Reporter23rd June 2021News Scotland

Devolution of welfare powers is working well despite “highly regrettable” delays by the Scottish Government taking control of some benefits, the Scottish Affairs Committee has said. The Westminster committee has

Ending Universal Credit will push thousands of children into poverty – Social Justice Secretary

By The Press Association9th June 2021News Scotland

Ending the £20 Universal Credit uplift is a “callous act” which will push thousands of children into poverty, the Social Justice Secretary has said. Shona Robison (pictured) spoke as MSPs

UK Government urged to follow Scotland and set targets for tackling child poverty

By Katrine Bussey, Reporter27th May 2021News England

The UK Government has been urged to follow Holyrood’s lead and set targets for reducing child poverty – despite MPs being told it was “very unlikely” that the 2023 targets

Child poverty rising in every Scottish council area, campaigners warn

By The Press Association19th May 2021News Scotland

Child poverty has risen in every Scottish council area since 2015, even before the impact of the pandemic is considered, campaigners have warned. The End Child Poverty coalition points to

Coalition report 4.3M children now living in poverty – an increase of 500,000 over past five years

By Tom Wilkinson, Reporter19th May 2021News England

In some parts of the country the majority of children are growing up in poverty, once their family’s housing costs are taken into consideration, a report has found. Research for

Around 700 child deaths in England could be avoided by reducing deprivation, report says

By Jemma Crew, Reporter14th May 2021News England

More than a fifth of deaths of children in England could be avoided each year by reducing deprivation, a study has found. Research led by the University of Bristol National

Campaigners urge ‘bold and ambitious’ action to tackle child poverty in Scotland

By The Press Association23rd April 2021News Scotland

Scotland’s political leaders are being challenged to set out how they will meet targets to cut child poverty, as one expert insisted it is clear current action “is not enough”.

Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Universal Credit cut ‘leaves families with half income needed for acceptable living standard’

Working-age adults in most deprived areas ‘3.7 times more likely to die with coronavirus’

Coronavirus pandemic pushing young carers in Scotland further into poverty, says report

Devolution of welfare working well despite ‘regrettable’ delay in taking control of some benefits

Ending Universal Credit will push thousands of children into poverty – Social Justice Secretary

UK Government urged to follow Scotland and set targets for tackling child poverty

Child poverty rising in every Scottish council area, campaigners warn

Coalition report 4.3M children now living in poverty – an increase of 500,000 over past five years

Around 700 child deaths in England could be avoided by reducing deprivation, report says

Campaigners urge ‘bold and ambitious’ action to tackle child poverty in Scotland

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

Universal Credit cut ‘leaves families with half income needed for acceptable living standard’

Working-age adults in most deprived areas ‘3.7 times more likely to die with coronavirus’

Coronavirus pandemic pushing young carers in Scotland further into poverty, says report

Devolution of welfare working well despite ‘regrettable’ delay in taking control of some benefits

Ending Universal Credit will push thousands of children into poverty – Social Justice Secretary

UK Government urged to follow Scotland and set targets for tackling child poverty

Child poverty rising in every Scottish council area, campaigners warn

Coalition report 4.3M children now living in poverty – an increase of 500,000 over past five years

Around 700 child deaths in England could be avoided by reducing deprivation, report says

Campaigners urge ‘bold and ambitious’ action to tackle child poverty in Scotland