Black and minority ethnic people are disproportionately falling faster and further below the poverty line amidst the cost of living crisis.
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This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) for the UK and by parliamentary constituency.
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These experimental statistics cover the number of claims, starts, people, and households on Universal Credit.
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Nov
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Statistics on the number of sanctions imposed on people who receive JSA, ESA (WRAG), IS or Universal Credit.
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Nov
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New research from StepChange and Amplified Global™ shows two in three StepChange clients surveyed felt they could have been referred to debt advice sooner by their creditors, underlining the need for earlier intervention, constructive communication, and proactive signposting to debt advice.
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Nov
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Carers UK urges new Prime Minister not to push people providing round-the-clock care further into poverty
Cutting back on food and heating is putting the health of carers and the older and disabled people they support at risk
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With the cost of living crisis showing no signs of abating, many people may be experiencing feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion as they consider how they will meet rising energy and food prices, and higher interest rates on mortgages and loans. For people living with mental illness, this may create additional feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, and many employers may be questioning what they can realistically do to support their hard-pressed workers at this time.
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This document lists the employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme, and their status (committed, employer or leader).
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New laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year.
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Nov
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New online service will give employers the tools they need to empower and encourage disabled employees and those with health conditions.