New research finds massive increase of Londoners in working poverty
More than a million Londoners living in poverty are in a working family, a massive increase of 70% over the past decade, according to new research. More than a quarter
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Tag: Poverty / Austerity
‘Hidden costs of austerity’ outlined by ex-chief medical officer
Scotland’s former chief medical officer is expected to outline “the hidden costs of austerity” at the Scottish Green conference in Glasgow today. Sir Harry Burns will share a platform with
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Plymouth study shows impact of poverty and gender on children’s welfare
New research shows that children all over the world are more likely to be at risk if they’re female and below the poverty line. A new research paper by a
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European study finds young male suicide on rise as result of austerity
Young males between the ages of 10 and 24 have committed suicide in growing numbers as a direct result of austerity measures brought in across Europe following the 2009 recession.
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Oxfam press Scottish Parliament to do more on extreme poverty
The Scottish Parliament can and must do more to challenge extreme economic inequality in order to reduce poverty in Scotland and around the world, according to a major new policy
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Labour promise to hound Iain Duncan Smith over welfare reforms
Labour will “hound” Iain Duncan Smith over welfare reforms, the new shadow work and pensions secretary has promised. Owen Smith also said he would ask “tougher questions” of landmark pension
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Number of households declared homeless up 10% in London
The number of households declared homeless is on the rise across England – shooting up by 10% in London, Government figures have shown. Figures released by the Department for Communities
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Target to wipe out extreme poverty set to be missed, Oxfam
Goals to wipe out extreme poverty drawn up under a panel led by David Cameron are set to be missed, a leading charity has warned. The 2030 target will not
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Osborne’s tax credits cuts approved amid warnings from opposition
George Osborne’s flagship proposals to cut tax credits have been approved by MPs, amid warnings help must be offered to the poorest working families. The Government saw off a potential
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Low pay putting working families in Wales at greater risk of poverty
Working families and young people in Wales are at greater risk of poverty now than they were ten years ago, new research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and New
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