Holding down pay will worsen a bad situation
poverty
Local government delegates agree it’s essential to get rid of the Conservative government in order to save our services
“Poor pay has left many public sector families desperately watching the pennies,” comments UNISON
UNISON says the policy is pushing families into poverty
Poverty pay should have no place in the NHS.
The rise of food banks are the most visible face of the poverty crisis affecting the UK in 2017 – they’re the country’s new emergency service. We spent a few days at one to find out more
As Britain succumbs to a poverty crisis, food banks are calling on people’s support to help those less fortunate, including children, who are facing hunger
As Britain succumbs to a poverty crisis, food banks are calling on people’s support to help those less fortunate, including children, who are facing hunger
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Director Ken Loach talks about his acclaimed new film, which deals with the ‘conscious cruelty’ of the benefits system, leading people towards food banks and homelessness
Whether they are working to support children and families, or facing low pay themselves, UNISON members know the human cost of poverty
National delegate conference gets underway with discussion on how to tackle the poverty affecting millions across the UK
Writer and veteran campaigner Harry Leslie Smith looks to the past and shares his hopes – and fears – for the future