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7 Jan 2014

Most vulnerable will suffer from cuts
7 Jan 2014

Chancellor plans further cuts while handful prosper

UK chancellor George Osborne is using divide-and-rule tactics to try to push through further cuts of around £25 billion over two years by 2017-18. This includes £12 billion in social security reductions. The poorest will be worst affected but, if he gets his way, many others currently struggling to cope with sharply rising prices and rents will be hit.
7 Jan 2014

Cuts of £25bn will deliberately target the poorest, critics say

The Chancellor is under fire from all sides following news that the next round of spending cuts are targeted particularly at the most vulnerable.
5 Dec 2013

Autumn Statement reveals key UK economic flaws, say critics

Chancellor Osborne’s Autumn Statement was dominated by short-term political considerations and a failure to address structural issues, say opposition parties.
21 Mar 2013

Updated budget analysis: morality, numbers, impacts and delusional economics

This afternoon (20 March 2013) the chancellor of the exchequer delivered another UK budget which will have significant implications for the economy, for the most vulnerable in society and for the environment.
20 Mar 2013

No practical concern for disabled in Osborne's 'aspiration nation'

Disabled people want to live independently. But the support they need to get up, get dressed and get out and about is being increasingly squeezed.
20 Mar 2013

Chancellor's cuts disguise and worsen failed economic strategy, say critics

The chancellor faces triple-dip recession, failed deficit targets, growing inequality, low investment and increased unemployment as he announces his budget.
9 Dec 2012

Church Urban Fund chair condemns cuts and backs Beveridge principle

The chair of the Church Urban Fund has criticised punitive government welfare cuts and the emaciation of the social contract behind the welfare state.
9 Dec 2012

Charities, church groups and unions criticise policies that punish the poor

Charities, church groups and trade unions have combined to call on the government to stop punishing the poorest through its economic and welfare policies.
8 Dec 2012

Church agencies criticize government's 'bias against the poor'

Church agencies involved in social care and promoting social justice say the chancellor's autumn statement places the burden of austerity unfairly on the poorest

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