The failure to invest in our care services constitutes death by a thousand cuts to a vital public service and in the quality of care as private care homes are forced to cut their overheads and provide a punitive ‘no-frills’ budget.
There are warnings today that 424,000 adults and 470,000 children are at risk of falling into poverty as a result of the government’s tax credit changes.
On the legal aid cuts and LASPO bill, the real problem Ken Clarke has is his story savings figures simply do not stack up and peers from all sides know it.
The fact that some families have £2 per person per day for food is a stark reality for many – but this hardship is lost on the government, report Family Action.
Fiona MacTaggart writes about the two years she’s spent fighting against A4e and their shoddy practices; Now that it’s all blown up, what’s next?
James Mills writes about Ken Livingstone’s pledge to bring back EMA in London
Alex Hern celebrates a minor victory over workfare, but warns that there is more to fight for in the future.
Ed Jacobs details the full extent of the welfare cuts on Wales. They’re nasty.
Izzy Koksal details the government’s overall plans for workfare, and shows that they have no intention of backing down without a fight.
With youth unemployment continuing to rise, and the number of neets at record levels, Jobcentre Plus needs urgent reform, writes Amanda Ramsay.
