Tag: Social issues
National Insurance Increase Could Impact Young People and Homelessness Services
National Insurance Increase Threatens Youth Homelessness ServicesThe looming national insurance increase set to take effect in April next year has sparked concerns about the potential impact on vital youth homelessness services across the UK....
Villagers Embarrassed by Captain Tom’s Tarnished Legacy: National Hero’s Reputation in Question
It has been over four-and-a-half years since Captain Sir Tom Moore completed his incredible fundraising effort by walking 100 laps of his garden and raising £39m for NHS charities. However, a recent report has...
Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors: Mohamed Mansour’s Generous Donation
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UK Deprivation Hits Record High: Over 1 in 3 Children in Poverty
The recent report by the Social Metrics Commission (SMC) revealed some alarming statistics regarding poverty levels in the UK. More than one in three children and a quarter of adults are currently living in...
Ex-Offenders: Record Number Charged with New Crimes on Probation
The number of ex-offenders charged with committing serious crimes while on probation has increased by a third to reach a new record, according to the latest figures. The probation service identified 770 instances last...
Protecting UK Children: Addressing Risks of Illegal Care Homes
A concerning rise in the number of vulnerable children being deprived of their liberty by the state has resulted in more youngsters being placed in illegal accommodation, costing taxpayers a significant amount of money,...
Liberal Democrats Push for Vote on Replacing House of Lords with Elected Chamber
The Liberal Democrats are making a bold move to reshape the House of Lords by pushing for a completely elected upper chamber. They plan to amend the government's bill, which aims to ban hereditary...
Labour’s Plan to End Homelessness Threatened by Tax Setback in Budget
Labour's ambitious plan to tackle homelessness is now facing a significant setback due to a tax increase outlined in the recent Budget. The new tax hike, amounting to a £25bn rise in employers' national...
Racist Text Messages Sent to Black Americans Post Trump Victory: Impact and Response
Just hours after Donald Trump won the election, Black individuals in the US reported receiving racist text messages. The messages told them they had been “selected” to pick cotton and needed to report to...
US Election 2020: Joy, Fascism, and Gender Gap – A Unique Political Landscape
As the sun rose on Tuesday, the day of the 2024 US presidential election, familiar scenes unfolded across America: long lines of voters, candidates casting their own votes, and TV experts analyzing the electoral...
Pregnant Woman Denied Housing Assistance in Ealing: A Case Study
A pregnant woman in Ealing sought help from the council for housing but was turned away, despite being in a dangerous situation due to domestic abuse. The woman had been a victim of abuse...