Many of us will now be getting into the full swing of the festive celebrations and anticipating a few days of over-indulgence. Yet, for those on low incomes, Christmas can bring a whole new set of pressures and push family budgets to the limit. In a... Read More
Although wage growth and employment are both taking positive turns as the economic situation improves, many UK families are still struggling to make ends meet. Zero hours contracts and underemployment mean that some have no choice but to rely on welfare... Read More
The issue of fuel poverty has featured heavily in the media recently as the recession continues to have an impact on living standards. However, there is another measure of the state of the nation that has yet to be acknowledged so openly – food poverty.... Read More