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23 May 2013

Welfare and benefit reform justice forum held in Oxford

A Justice Forum on welfare and benefit reform, the first of a series organised by the Diocese of Oxford,took place today (23 May) at the Wesley Memorial Church in Oxford.
16 Apr 2013

Methodist church prioritises equality, inclusivity and truth about poverty

The Methodist Council agreed further work on poverty, equality and inclusivity when it met at Uplands House in High Wycombe on 13 - 15 April.
19 Mar 2013

Budget is an opportunity 'to end myths about poverty', say Methodists

Paul Morrison, Policy Adviser for the Methodist Church in Britain, says that the Chancellor's Budget this weekmust put right previous unjust rhetoric about people in poverty.
10 Mar 2013

Bishops challenge government on benefit cuts for poorest

Over 40 Church of England bishops have signed an letter to the government in the media criticising its Benefits Uprating Bill as an attack on the poorest.
1 Mar 2013

Truth and lies about poverty, benefits and welfare
1 Mar 2013

Stop telling lies about poverty, benefits and welfare, churches demand

A new churches' report shows how evidence and statistics have been misused, misrepresented and manipulated to create untruths that stigmatise the poor.
28 Jan 2013

Church report criticises politicians and media over 'poverty stigma'

Church Action on Poverty has launched a shocking new report which exposes the huge harm done by politicians and the media to poor and vulnerable people.
24 Dec 2012

Energy policy must not lose focus on fuel poverty, say churches

The Free Churches have called on the Westminster government to protect the fuel poor and work towards the decarbonisation of the UK's energy network.
10 Oct 2012

Churches unite to attack affordable housing crisis in London

More than 80 clergy and church representatives are joining together to attack the deepening crisis of affordable housing in London.
8 Oct 2012

Churches put government’s green credentials on trial

Four major British faith groups have warned that the Government’s draft Energy Bill would set the UK up for failure on carbon targets.

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