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September 30, 2020

Universal Credit algorithm pushing people into poverty, says Human Rights Watch

A poorly designed algorithm is causing people to go hungry, fall into debt, and experience psychological distress, says Human Rights Watch.
September 9, 2020

Scotland’s independent food banks report lockdown doubled need for food aid

Despite the Scottish Government’s ‘cash first’ approach, independent food banks in Scotland have seen the need for their services double since the start of lockdown.
July 26, 2020

Boris Johnson, obesity, and personal choice

If Boris Johnson wants a healthier population, his government needs to reduce poverty and inequality, something which is completely within its power to do, but which it shows no credible intention
July 15, 2020

The Sunak approach: those who have much will be given more

This government’s modus operandi increasingly reminds me a of a verse from Matthew’s gospel – but not in a good way.
July 10, 2020

Independent food banks report 177% increase in need for emergency food aid

A growing number of people cannot afford to buy food, say food aid organisations in a letter to the Prime Minister.
June 18, 2020

Unpaid carers twice as likely to have used a food bank during pandemic

Younger carers were more likely to live in a household with someone who experienced hunger.
June 3, 2020

Charities call for urgent funding as UK food banks report busiest month ever

A coalition of charities, including Child Poverty Action Group , The Children’s Society, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, StepChange and Turn2us, is calling for funding for local authorities in England to ensure grants are quickly distributed to help people stay afloat as part of a temporary Coronavirus Emergency Income Support Scheme.
May 20, 2020

Court of Appeal hears Universal Credit assessment period case

Individuals and families are being made to bear the brunt of a badly designed computer system, said the claimant's solicitor.
May 1, 2020

Anti-poverty charities call for emergency measures as food aid demand soars

Surge in demand for emergency food aid shows that the UK no longer has a social security safety net, says Child Poverty Action Group.
February 26, 2020

Public generosity to foodbanks must be matched by urgent policy changes, says charity

One of the key issues forcing people to food banks is the five week wait for a first Universal Credit payment, says the Trussell Trust.

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