foodbanks

August 8, 2019

Government faces third legal challenge to Universal Credit migration arrangements

Solicitor says that despite losing two legal challenges, Amber Rudd is still seeking to short-change severely disabled people who have lost out on Universal Credit through no fault of their own.
July 26, 2019

Open letter to Boris Johnson from Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch identified five priority areas where rights are at risk, including the right to adequate food for people who are turning to foodbanks.
July 25, 2019

Church leaders question a no-deal Brexit

The Church leaders say they have been “compelled" to write to the new Prime Minister because of his position that leaving the European Union without a deal is acceptable.
July 21, 2019

Churches support growing numbers of families facing hunger and isolation

Churches will provide thousands of meals and holiday play opportunities to support families in need this summer.
July 16, 2019

UK food banks fear busiest summer ever is ahead

New figures released by the Trussell Trust reveal a 20 per cent increase in emergency food parcels for children in the UK last summer.
June 28, 2019

Is the Jeremy Kyle Show being held accountable to a higher standard than the government?

This week Damian Collins, the Conservative Chair of the Culture Media and Sport Select Committee, said the makers of the Jeremy Kyle Show were irresponsible.
May 23, 2019

UN Rapporteur on extreme poverty responds to Amber Rudd's criticism of his report

Special Rapporteur says his report is based on months of preparation by his team, including more than 100 consultations, over 300 submissions, and more than 100 citations to the government’s own data and that of renowned UK institutions.
May 22, 2019

The UN report on poverty is the truth, and we must shout it from the rooftops

For millions of people in the UK, Philip Alston’s final report on poverty and human rights will be a powerful affir
May 22, 2019

UN human rights expert laments UK’s 'doubling down on failed anti-poor policies'

The UK Government’s policies have led to the systematic immiseration of millions across Great Britain, the UN’s expert on poverty and human rights said in a report released today, calling for a new vision that embodies compassion to end the unnecessary hardship.
May 20, 2019

Our government is causing children to go hungry - what will we do?

I am desperately hoping that two reports published this week will, finally, prick the conscience of the nation.