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What does the Autumn Budget mean for me?
What happened in the 2024 Autumn Budget and what does it mean for me? Find out here.
- Press releases
30 October 2024
CAP signs an open letter with 60 other organisations to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
CAP has signed an open letter with 60 other organisations to Rachel Reeves , challenging the narrative about Social Security. The way we talk about the social security system matters: it can be the difference between creating stigma or compassion.
- Press releases
- Campaigning
25 October 2024
Autumn Statement 2024 date announced: What we’re calling for
Press release: Ahead of the Autumn Statement, CAP calls for a new energy repayment scheme to prevent families from going cold this winter.
- Press releases
24 October 2024
Millions at breaking point as “shockingly low incomes” leave them hungry and without the basics
New research report reveals millions living on shockingly low incomes in the UK.
- Press releases
- Cost of living
- Debt
- Tackling poverty
5 September 2024
Christians Against Poverty “deeply concerned” over latest Ofgem energy price cap increase
Following today’s Ofgem announcement that average energy bills are set to rise by 10% from October, Christians Against Poverty’s Chief Executive Officer, Stewart McCulloch has voiced the charity’s concerns.
- Press releases
- Cost of living
- Energy
23 August 2024
Christians Against Poverty reveals “heartbreak” of surging demand for help, as it launches appeal
Emergency appeal sees frontline teams describe how surging demand and complex client cases are pushing them to their limits
- Press releases
- Tackling poverty
22 July 2024
King’s Speech: CAP welcomes commitments to raising living standards but wants to see tackling poverty a priority
The Government’s commitment to improving living standards needs to prioritise measures to support those on the lowest incomes
- Press releases
- Tackling poverty
- Poverty
18 July 2024
Election reaction: Charity leader urges MPs to meet with people impacted by poverty
Free debt advice charity is urging UK Government Ministers and MPs to visit one of the 250 debt centres to see first hand how poverty is devastating lives and how local churches are standing in the gap
- Press releases
- General election
5 July 2024
General election candidates receiving thousands of emails from public
New online tool can help public ask general election candidates about poverty.
- Press releases
- Campaigning
- General election
19 June 2024