Child poverty in the UK has increased the most out of the world’s richest countries over the last decade, according to figures revealed by Unicef Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now...
The Equality Trust – Cost of Inequality 2023
Over the last few decades, the UK’s inequality has increased rapidly. We’re all familiar with the headlines – record profits and CEO pay, billionaire wealth spiralling out of control, luxury developments in...
Bedsit Britain: 160,000 people in England crammed into unlicensed housing
Nearly 160,000 people are living in hidden, often overcrowded and sometimes dangerous bedsit-style accommodation across England, analysis has found. Intelligence compiled by councils suggests there are almost 32,000...
Thousands of babies and toddlers falling sick from damp homes in Britain, NHS doctor warns
Exclusive: Nearly 31,000 children aged four or under admitted to hospital each year in England due to respiratory virus, with 80% developing acute bronchiolitis Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share...
Welfare cuts worth billions planned by ministers
Ministers have drawn up large benefit changes for people who are unable to work due to health conditions, the BBC has learned. The changes, affecting hundreds of thousands of people from 2025, would save £4bn from the...
UK ‘in violation of international law’ over poverty levels, says UN envoy
Exclusive: Special rapporteur Olivier De Schutter to urge ministers to increase welfare spending on visit to country this week Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this:Click to share on Twitter...
