Next government must protect people from hunger, says Trussell Trust
The Trussel Trust believes the increase in use of food banks can be pinned on the failure of the switch to Universal Credit.
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Report offers up ‘practical’ solution to tax loopholes
If adopted, the policies would put an end to big multinational companies avoiding tax
£14 Billion ‘wasted’ by the government on ‘botched’ outsourcing
New report shows waste of at least £14 billion based on 52 investigations by independent bodies including the National Audit Office and Parliamentary Select Committees.
Mental health provision is in crisis. Solving it requires more than warm words
People are dying tragically and needlessly. Samantha Wathen reports from a recent crisis summit.
Schools still suffer funding squeeze under the Tories
Anti-cuts group crunches the numbers: schools billions of pounds short in 2020 despite Tory promises.
Unions and policymakers call for Universal Credit overhaul
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn suggests he could scrap hated ‘streamlined’ benefits system if voted into power.
Corbyn has called time on Britain’s ‘broken’ model for developing medicines
Labour’s plans couldn’t come soon enough for patients, writes the director of a leading HIV membership network.
Councils should stop bailiff use for council tax collections to protect vulnerable people
“Reforming the law around bailiff action itself is vital if we are to protect people from harm.”
Public over profit: Why it’s time we elected university Vice Chancellors
Students and staff need to take back control of higher education, writes a senior lecturer.
Parliamentary committee slams government for leaving councils high and dry – 5 key points
Councils still don’t know what their funding situation will be next year.