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Pension Poverty Reality Check
As pension poverty rises, it’s clear: preparing for later life is more crucial than ever For some, the UK is…
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Ch-Ch-Changes
In the wake of the 2024 election results, questions about Labour’s dedication to addressing poverty and inequality persist. “But now…
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Bridging the digital divideÂ
What Universal Credit teaches us about the challenges and opportunities of public and third sector digital services As the Good…
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‘War’ declared on ‘sick note’ culture
Reactions to Rishi Sunak’s ‘sick note’ speech prompt discussions on the efficacy and ethics of ‘work first’ approaches to welfare…
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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…