Food poverty
Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks ‘criminalising’ poverty: ‘Some are out of options’
Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks ‘criminalising’ poverty: ‘Some are out of options’
The government will crack down on ‘low value’ shoplifting offences. It could disproportionately impact the most vulnerable, campaigners say
Inside the primary school ‘food shop’ ensuring children don’t go hungry over summer break
Inside the primary school ‘food shop’ ensuring children don’t go hungry over summer break
The Felix Project, a London-based food redistribution charity, is fighting hunger across the capital
Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter
Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter
The general election brought hope and elation as well as sadness for all the people who have suffered under Tory austerity, says former food bank manager Charlotte White
More than two thirds of teachers worry children will go hungry this summer: ‘Beyond heart-breaking’
More than two thirds of teachers worry children will go hungry this summer: ‘Beyond heart-breaking’
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
‘Out of touch’: Rishi Sunak urged everyone to ‘buy British’ food – but there are several big problems
‘Out of touch’: Rishi Sunak urged everyone to ‘buy British’ food – but there are several big problems
Poverty costs the UK billions each year. Politicians must commit to ending it this general election
Poverty costs the UK billions each year. Politicians must commit to ending it this general election
Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over
Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over
Low pay as a trainee bus driver left me desperate. I skipped meals and ended up £46k in debt
Low pay as a trainee bus driver left me desperate. I skipped meals and ended up £46k in debt
Benefits system is ‘utterly failing’ as food bank demand reaches record high: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
Benefits system is ‘utterly failing’ as food bank demand reaches record high: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
‘We’re at breaking point’: Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
‘We’re at breaking point’: Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
Tories won’t let the UN investigate rise of food banks in UK. Labour must welcome them
Tories won’t let the UN investigate rise of food banks in UK. Labour must welcome them
Stigma of poverty is a ‘wicked social problem’, report warns – but it doesn’t have to be this way
Stigma of poverty is a ‘wicked social problem’, report warns – but it doesn’t have to be this way
Jeremy Hunt’s last-minute household support fund reprieve is too little, too late
Jeremy Hunt’s last-minute household support fund reprieve is too little, too late
‘It’s not just wonky veg’: Meet the women using an ancient practice to help tackle food poverty
‘It’s not just wonky veg’: Meet the women using an ancient practice to help tackle food poverty
It’s truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can’t find work
It’s truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can’t find work
Food banks dread the inevitable consequences of abandoning the household support fund
Food banks dread the inevitable consequences of abandoning the household support fund
More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it
More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it
Millions on universal credit left cold, without food and in debt – because the system is failing us
Millions on universal credit left cold, without food and in debt – because the system is failing us
How iconic arts venue graced by Elton John and Amy Winehouse is helping homeless people
How iconic arts venue graced by Elton John and Amy Winehouse is helping homeless people
Cracking Good Food: Meet the group giving out free kitchen equipment to those in need
Cracking Good Food: Meet the group giving out free kitchen equipment to those in need
Homeless and hungry elderly people have become a silent crisis. We must help those who need it most
Homeless and hungry elderly people have become a silent crisis. We must help those who need it most
Carib Eats: Meet the grassroots group helping the needy with Caribbean food and community
Carib Eats: Meet the grassroots group helping the needy with Caribbean food and community
There’s a hidden problem with supermarkets campaigning for food banks at Christmas
