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UC Roll-Out Risks Deepening ‘Travesty’
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) begins its latest roll-out of Universal Credit to existing claimants From April, recipients…
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The case for self-advocacy
Asking for help can be tough, but self-advocacy is essential for improving confidence, sharing experiences, and making us better at…
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After the crisis… towards a sustainable future
Crisis aid like vouchers and food eases acute need. But with demand outstripping supply, how do we turn the focus…
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Sense of Duty
Six months after its launch, the Consumer Duty is already making finance fairer for the most vulnerable people in society
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Examining the legacy of the Household Support Fund
As the Household Support Fund winds down, what will its legacy be? Well, at the very least it has made…
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The wide-ranging power of data for good
Low take-up of benefits like Pension Credit not only leaves people in poverty, it can come with extra costs to…
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Enough to make you sick: the ultra-processed poverty trap
We’re quickly waking up to the potential dangers of ultra-processed foods. The stakes are higher for those on low incomes……
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Food, glorious food. But only if we can afford it
Food insecurity is now twice the level it was last year. But some simple moves could ease the pressure if…
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Baking news… there’s a business case for tackling poverty
Sustainable commercial growth depends on people in poverty becoming better off In a Greggs outlet store, shoppers can pick up…
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Vulnerable communities – what’s the secret to engaging?
Councils know there can be a mountain to climb when it comes to supporting the most vulnerable. But there are…