LABOUR’S FIRST BUDGET IN 14 YEARS
The Autumn Budget 2024 announced several measures to help put more money into the pockets of working people. These include an extended and widened Help to Save scheme, which offers lower earners a savings account with a maximum of £50 a month for four years, and a 50% government boost Continue Reading
Addressing Poverty and Inequality in Britain
Poverty and Inequality in Britain have grown since 2012, this small report calls for Fairer Taxation and Support for Low-Income Individuals Introduction: Poverty and inequality are persistent challenges faced by many individuals and families in Britain. This report aims to explore the factors that contribute to poverty and inequality in Continue Reading
THE STATE WE’RE IN.. INEQUALITY AND POVERTY IN UK 2023-2024
This is a statistical summary of the state of the country in terms of Housing, Debt and gross inequality of income between 2023-2024. Overview: The cost of raising a child for a lone parent family is estimated to be £33.54 per day. Within the context of poverty and insecurity, it Continue Reading
U.C. ILL-EQUIPPED TO DEAL WITH LONG TERM SICKNESS
The Resolution Foundation warns that the benefits system, Universal Credit, is ill-equipped to deal with rising long-term sickness levels, as the number of people signed off without having to look for work hits 2.3 million. The think tank highlights the challenges facing the next government as Universal Credit begins a Continue Reading
IMF PRESSES FOR CUTS TO UK BENEFITS
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Britain and other rich nations to cut benefits and taxes to tackle the worklessness crisis. Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, vowed to “do whatever it takes to get Britain working” as the IMF said men in particular would be encouraged to Continue Reading
UNIVERSAL CREDIT FRAUD GANG CONVICTED
Five members of an organized gang, including Gyunesh Ali, Galina Nikolova, Stoyan Stoyanov, Tsvetka Todorova, and Patritsia Paneva, have been convicted of the largest case of benefit fraud in England and Wales. They each admitted to stealing more than £50m at London’s Wood Green Crown Court. All five pleaded guilty Continue Reading
