Brits needing food banks set to reach record high by 2029, new data suggests The 9.1 million projection for 2028/29 potentially surpasses the previous record high of 9.07 million in 2025/26 The Independent UK · Oct 20
More than a third of MPs polled would not take part in ‘deliberative democracy’ The first of its kind research questioned MPs as well as Members of the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd, and the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Independent UK · Apr 22
Digital ID won’t work if you live in rural areas Letters: Universal phone coverage is yet to arrive in Britain, making a mockery of the government’s planned scheme, writes Teresa Rodrigues. Plus a letter from Sarah Davidson The Guardian - UK · Mar 15
Average person’s life saw ‘no meaningful improvement’ over past year – charity Carnegie UK found stagnating wellbeing and persistent hardship for millions of people since 2023. Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025
UK must close ‘alarming’ wellbeing gap between old and young, says charity Carnegie UK’s survey also found widespread disillusionment with politics and disconnection from democracy. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Younger people relying on ‘bank of mum and dad’ as cost of living soars – survey Some of those in the lowest-income families have been skipping meals, the Resolution Foundation think tank report said. The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Scotland told to fast-track move for future generations commissioner MINISTERS in Edinburgh must fast-track moves to deliver a commissioner for future generations, according to an influential foundation. The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2022