Category : Public Policy


Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.

US Demands World Bank Return to Poverty Focus

US Treasury Secretary calls for World Bank to abandon 45% climate funding target and refocus on poverty reduction. UK urged to support shift from climate initiatives to core development.

421 Owners Hold Half of Scotland's Private Land

New Scottish land reform legislation falls short of breaking up vast feudal estates. Discover why 421 owners still control half the private countryside and what it means for democracy.

England and Wales Prison Overcrowding Crisis Deepens

The prison overcrowding crisis in England and Wales has reached breaking point, with severe capacity issues threatening public safety. Discover the urgent reforms needed to address this critical situation.

Australia Considers Social Media Downvote Ban

Australia considers banning social media downvotes after Reddit's controversial feature fuels online toxicity and political manipulation. Could this reshape digital discourse worldwide?

Australia's Child Protection Crisis Exposed

An alarming investigation reveals how Australia is systematically failing its children through regressive policies, childcare scandals, and punitive approaches that undermine their future.

Reeves' VAT Cut Will Backfire, Experts Warn

Chancellor's plan to slash VAT on electricity faces criticism as analysts warn it could fuel inflation and fail to target those most in need. Discover why energy experts are sounding the alarm.

Centrelink payments suspended for thousands

Major Centrelink compliance operation sees welfare payments suspended for thousands of Australians failing to meet mutual obligation requirements. Experts warn vulnerable recipients are at risk.

Britain's Poverty Paradox: Children vs Pensioners

As Britain faces a growing poverty crisis, experts reveal why governments consistently fail to protect both the youngest and oldest generations simultaneously. Discover the political and economic forces creating this impossible choice.

England's Deprivation Divide: How Your Area Compares

New official data exposes the shocking divide between England's most and least deprived neighbourhoods. Discover how your area measures up in this comprehensive analysis of poverty, opportunity and quality of life.

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