Redesigning Universal Credit with humanity

by | Aug 1, 2018

Imagine if Universal Credit had been designed with empathy and respect for claimants. Imagine if Universal Credit had been designed with empathy and respect for claimants. Imagine if it had been designed by people who understood the difficulties faced by people living...

Huge anti-Trump protests but no room for complacency

by | Jul 25, 2018

A visit by the US president, Donald Trump, on 13 July 2018, sparked huge protests in the UK. A visit by the US president, Donald Trump, on 13 July 2018, sparked huge protests in the UK. He spoke insultingly about the prime minister, Theresa May, aligned himself with...

Universal Credit and modern slavery

by | Jul 18, 2018

Could Universal Credit facilitate modern slavery? It seems almost inevitable that it will, and not unreasonable to believe that it is already doing so. Could Universal Credit facilitate modern slavery? It seems almost inevitable that it will, and not unreasonable to...

Will the church drive a spoke into the wheel of injustice?

by | Jul 7, 2018

As the school holidays approach, many churches and faith groups will be preparing to feed children who would otherwise go hungry, children whose parents do not have enough income to provide for the As the school holidays approach, many churches and faith groups will...