New report: vulnerable households forced to use credit to survive
Single parents, people with disabilities and those facing terminal illness are among groups at most risk of needing to use credit to cover essential costs to stay alive this winter.
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Autumn Statement response from Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
In response to today’s Autumn Statement, UK debt and policy expert, Christians Against Poverty said that despite welcome elements, the UK Government has also missed longer-term opportunities to help those on low incomes.
Reduction of energy price guarantee: response from Christians Against Poverty
Reduction of energy price guarantee is another broken promise made to low income households.
Estimated 44 million impacted by rising costs
Estimated 44 million impacted by rising costs according to CAP’s landmark poll.
CAP disappointed by lack of new help in Government’s fiscal statement
Christians Against Poverty’s response to the Government’s fiscal statement on 23 September 2022.
UK Government energy price guarantee: response from Christians Against Poverty
CAP’s response to today’s announcement by the UK Government of an energy price guarantee.
Ofgem price cap increase: response from Christians Against Poverty Scotland
Responding to today’s announcement by energy regulator Ofgem of a further 80 percent increase in energy bills across England, Scotland and Wales, from £1,971 per average household to £3,549.
Ofgem price cap increase: response from Christians Against Poverty
Responding to today’s announcement by energy regulator Ofgem of a further 80 percent increase in energy bills across England, Scotland and Wales, from £1,971 per average household to £3,549.
Living shouldn’t cost everything. But for too many, it does.
Scottish charity warns the cost of living crisis is costing lives as increasing financial pressure is impacting mental health.
Cost of living crisis: Low income and rising costs pushing more people “to the edge” of suicide
Report reveals almost 30% increase in people considering or attempting to take their own lives due to mounting debts.
