Economy

Economy

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...
Community

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...
Business & Finance

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...
Economy

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...
Economy

£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...
Economy

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...
East London

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...
Campaigns

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...
Economy

Most of London’s low-paid workers forced to rely on foodbanks amid wage crisis, report reveals

More than half of the almost 600,000 Londoners who do not earn a ‘real living wage’ have had to resort to using a foodbank...
Economy

Record energy debt is ‘hugely alarming’ says fuel poverty charity National Energy Action

Ofgem announced that consumer energy debt has reached £3.69 million, up £400 million from last quarter. “It's hugely alarming to see levels of energy debt...
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