Spring Budget ignores reality of increasing poverty levels
UK Government’s budget fails to address reality that poverty is getting worse and that tackling it demands ‘bold initiatives’.
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Demand for emergency food aid soars amidst cost of living crisis
Debt help charity issues a stark warning as latest figures reveal food scarcity is forcing people across Scotland to go hungry.
New benefits calculator reveals £6 million in unclaimed support
Christians Against Poverty’s new online service is revealing millions in benefits and income support are being left unclaimed by households, despite many facing mounting bills and debts.
Statement on CAP’s funding challenges
Redundancies being looked at in response to challenges faced across the charity sector
Charity warns deductions are forcing people deeper into debt this winter
Scottish debt help charity calls on Scottish Government to pause deductions on social security in the upcoming Scottish Budget.
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.
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.
