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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

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

Terminal illness benefit change set to ease pressure on thousands of people

By Nick Lester, Reporter24th May 2022News England

Thousands more terminally ill people will be able to receive vital financial support earlier under a planned rule change. The move aims to ensure those approaching the end of their

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

UK food banks warn of accelerating crisis with over 2.1 million food parcels provided in past year

By Summer Goodkind, Reporter27th April 2022News England

Food bank managers are warning of an accelerating crisis across the UK as the cost of living continues to soar. New figures released on Tuesday reveal food banks in the

More than half of disabled people ‘anxious, depressed or hopeless’ over cost of living crisis

By Jemma Crew, Reporter20th April 2022News England

More than half of disabled people feel “anxious, depressed or hopeless” about financial worries and problems, research suggests. Leonard Cheshire warned that the pressure on disabled people’s budgets will be

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

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

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

Terminal illness benefit change set to ease pressure on thousands of people

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’

UK food banks warn of accelerating crisis with over 2.1 million food parcels provided in past year

More than half of disabled people ‘anxious, depressed or hopeless’ over cost of living crisis

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

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Tag: Welfare / Benefits

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

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

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

Terminal illness benefit change set to ease pressure on thousands of people

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’

UK food banks warn of accelerating crisis with over 2.1 million food parcels provided in past year

More than half of disabled people ‘anxious, depressed or hopeless’ over cost of living crisis