Economy

Risk of “failing the future” if children and young people don’t get the care they need, CQC warns

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past...

Majority of public urges government to boost energy bill support as vulnerable households face crisis

A huge majority of the public back the Government providing more support to vulnerable households with their energy bills. Following the Chancellor's removal of the...

London’s ‘real living wage’ rises to £13.85, boosting pay for 140,000 workers amid cost of living crisis

More than 140,000 Londoners will get a pay boost of 5.3 per cent as it was revealed on Wednesday that the capital’s ‘real living...

Concerns raised over the dire state of child poverty in England

It is estimated that at least 900,000 children living in poverty in England are missing out on free school meals (FSMs) but, in a...

Landmark Employment Rights Bill set to transform working conditions for 10 million workers

Ten million working people across the country will benefit from an overhaul of workers' rights as the Government's landmark Employment Rights Bill returns to...

Sunderland City Council warns of ‘tough decisions’ over £18 million ‘funding gap’ for 2025/26

City leaders on Wearside have warned that “tough decisions” are needed around council spending next year, as Sunderland City Council faces an £18 million...

£1.3m cash boost for Kirklees Council to help tackle housing crisis

Kirklees Council is set to receive a £1.3m government cash boost to help tackle the housing crisis. The funds are part of the larger £68m investment...

Redbridge Council prepares for budget cuts amid ‘unsustainable’ financial position

Redbridge Council is eyeing cuts to its children’s centres and family services over the coming years to avoid financial doom. The council is currently projecting...

Newham Council to begin consulting residents on £70m saving proposals

An East London council that is bracing for a £175million budget black hole over the next three years is beginning to consult with residents...

Winter Fuel Payment cuts: Older adults face frigid homes as protests demand urgent action

Ahead of a Winter Fuel Payment protest in Westminster tomorrow supported by the End Fuel Poverty Coalition and Warm This Winter, new research from...

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