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Study finds ethnic groups ‘unintentionally excluded’ from food banks

By Dave Higgens13th February 2017News England

Some ethnic groups are being unintentionally excluded from using food banks and other community food aid, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of York looked at how

Poverty shortens your life more than drinking or obesity, researchers find

By John von Radowitz1st February 2017News England

Poverty should be regarded as a major risk factor for premature death, scientists have concluded after analysing data on 1.7 million people. The study is the first to compare the

Health of Scottish children deemed amongst poorest in western Europe

By The Press Association27th January 2017News Scotland

Child health in Scotland is amongst the poorest in western Europe, according to a major study. Experts are calling for more action to tackle smoking, obesity and child mortality, as

Government urged to back MP’s homelessness campaign with funding

By The Press Association27th January 2017News England

Proposals to reduce homelessness will “simply be words on a piece of paper” if the Government fails to offer enough cash to councils, Labour has said. MPs are expected to

Health of children endangered by alarming gap between rich and poor, say experts

By The Press Association26th January 2017News England

An alarming gap between rich and poor is leaving the health and well-being of the UK’s children in jeopardy, according to a major report by child health experts. The Royal

Rough sleepers at risk of falling victim to modern slavery, report warns

By The Press Association26th January 2017News England

Rough sleepers are at risk of falling victim to modern slavery, a report has warned. Homeless people were found to be vulnerable to rogue employers offering work and accommodation –

Charity warns over poverty and loneliness among over-50s with HIV

By The Press Association19th January 2017News England

More than half of over-50s with HIV are living in poverty, according to a new report. The study, from the Terrence Higgins Trust charity, said 58% of those with the

Sturgeon announces £29m funding pot for projects aimed at tackling poverty

By The Press Association17th January 2017News Scotland

Projects which develop new ways to help people overcome disadvantage can now apply for a share of £29 million funding. The Scottish Government will direct £18.9 million into the Aspiring

Homelessness campaigner and ‘inspirational leader’ Jimmy Carlson dies aged 69

By The Press Association16th January 2017News England

A former alcoholic who spent nearly a quarter of a century sleeping rough before turning his life around and becoming a campaigner for homeless people has died aged 69. Jimmy

Birmingham reseachers find ‘just about managing’ families need more help to save

By Iain MacDonald13th January 2017Education & Training

Three-fifths of low and middle income households are currently unable to save money, while for people already saving, the ratio between spending and saving is dramatically falling, researchers say. A

Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Study finds ethnic groups ‘unintentionally excluded’ from food banks

Poverty shortens your life more than drinking or obesity, researchers find

Health of Scottish children deemed amongst poorest in western Europe

Government urged to back MP’s homelessness campaign with funding

Health of children endangered by alarming gap between rich and poor, say experts

Rough sleepers at risk of falling victim to modern slavery, report warns

Charity warns over poverty and loneliness among over-50s with HIV

Sturgeon announces £29m funding pot for projects aimed at tackling poverty

Homelessness campaigner and ‘inspirational leader’ Jimmy Carlson dies aged 69

Birmingham reseachers find ‘just about managing’ families need more help to save

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

NHS trust fined £1.6 million for ‘catalogue of failures’ that led to deaths of babies

Judge-led inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks in ‘matter of weeks’, PM announces

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Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Study finds ethnic groups ‘unintentionally excluded’ from food banks

Poverty shortens your life more than drinking or obesity, researchers find

Health of Scottish children deemed amongst poorest in western Europe

Government urged to back MP’s homelessness campaign with funding

Health of children endangered by alarming gap between rich and poor, say experts

Rough sleepers at risk of falling victim to modern slavery, report warns

Charity warns over poverty and loneliness among over-50s with HIV

Sturgeon announces £29m funding pot for projects aimed at tackling poverty

Homelessness campaigner and ‘inspirational leader’ Jimmy Carlson dies aged 69

Birmingham reseachers find ‘just about managing’ families need more help to save