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The Cost of Living Crisis, and Child Poverty in the UK

The cost of living crisis in the UK is deepening, with significant implications for child poverty. As inflation rises, wages stagnate, and social support systems struggle to keep pace, many families find themselves unable to meet even basic needs. A distressing consequence of this is the growing number of children going to school hungry, a stark indicator of the increasing financial pressures on households across the country.

The Future of Work Capability Assessments

The Government’s consideration of changes to the WCA is a promising step towards a more compassionate and effective welfare system. By addressing the shortcomings of the current system and adopting a more individualized approach, the new assessment process could better support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Illegal Migrant Entitlements

The UK has seen a significant rise in the number of illegal migrants crossing the English Channel. This influx has sparked a heated debate about the benefits these migrants receive and whether the current approach is fair, especially in the context of the UK’s ongoing cost of living crisis.

Targeting the Vulnerable in the UK

As the general election looms, it is becoming increasingly clear that the current government, with its punitive policies and disregard for the vulnerable, risks losing the support of donors and voters alike, potentially leading to a significant shift in the political arena.