UK News Briefing

April 25, 2019

Hunger is a political choice

Today there is much discussion of food poverty and food insecurity, as a report from the Children’s Future Food Inquiry and new figures from the Trussell Trust show the shocking extent of hunger in the UK. I dislike these terms, food poverty...
April 25, 2019

Record 1.6 million foodbank parcels given out by Trussell Trust in past year

New data shows the number of food parcels given out by the Trussell Trust has risen by 73 per cent in the past five years.
April 25, 2019

Consultation on sentencing of offenders with mental health conditions

Proposed guidance for sentencing offenders with mental health conditions and disorders has been published in a consultation launched by the Sentencing Council.
April 25, 2019

Threat of nuclear weapons use has risen, says Lords Committee

The House of Lords International Relations Committee has called on the Government to address grave concerns about the deteriorating state of nuclear diplomacy.
April 25, 2019

Universal credit to hit 1.9 million by over £1,000 per year, says IFS

The biggest losses experienced are mostly down to a small number of specific choices the government has made about universal credit’s design, says the Institute for FiscalStudies.
April 24, 2019

New research exposes a crisis in the global trade of 'recyclable' plastics

Countries with less capacity and fewer resources to deal with plastic pollution are being targeted as escape valves for the throwaway plastic generated by industrialised countries, say campaigners.
April 24, 2019

Financial Conduct Authority rules out introducing duty of care for vulnerable customers

The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that it will not introduce a legal ‘Duty of Care’ for financial services firms to their customers.
April 24, 2019

Cancer referral figures praised as testament to hard work and dedication of GPs

NHS England has announced that cancer checks have topped two million for the first time.
April 24, 2019

Football clubs pledge support for refugees in 'Football Welcomes' weekend

More than 160 football clubs will take part in the ‘Football Welcomes’ weekend to celebrate the contribution refugees make to the game.
April 24, 2019

Welcome for London Metal Exchange decision on responsible sourcing

Global Witness has welcomed the London Metal Exchange’s decision to introduce responsible sourcing rules for LME-listed brands.