Welfare
Lucky richest 13 times better off than poorest under Tory marriage tax plan
The Tories married couples tax break will be regressive. It will cost £4.9 billion with the richest decile getting a tax break 13 times as big as the poorest.
Poor women six times more likely to die from respiratory diseases as those better off
There is still a stark class divide and a strong North-South divide in female mortality, reveals the winter 2009 edition of the ONS’ Health Service Quarterly.
Childcare rebellion grows
88 MPs have signed an EDM opposing the Gov's plans to scrap Childcare Vouchers tax relief. But No. 10 say no parents currently using the scheme will be affected
Academics criticise Cameron’s approach to inequality
David Cameron's approach to reducing inequality has come under attack from respected academics. Wilkinson and Pickett suggest he must address incomes at the top
Welsh Children’s Commissioner criticises local authorities for failure to implement policies
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales expresses concern over failure of local authorities to implement policies relating to services to children & young people.
Cameron’s use of severe poverty stats do not pass IFS muster
David Cameron's use of poverty statistics are at odds with the findings of the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Particular on measures of severe poverty.