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Debt charity warns Autumn Budget doesn’t protect lowest-income households against huge January energy price rise
Read CAP’s 2026 Autumn Budget press release here.
What are Andy Burnham’s policy announcements so far and what more can be done?
New Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has vowed to ease the cost of living pressures on households across the UK and has already revealed a number of measures.
CAP has responded to the Low Pay Commission consultation
CAP has responded to the Low Pay Commission consultation 2026
Unlocking Opportunity: why breaking the barriers to work must be the Senedd’s priority this May
On May 7th, Wales enters a new era. With the change to 16 new constituencies and 96 Members of the Senedd, the voice of the Welsh people has never had a larger platform. But as the Senedd grows, so must its ambition to tackle the most persistent shadow over our nation: poverty.
Beyond the ballot: turning the tide on child poverty in Scotland
Six years ago, Scotland made a legally-binding promise to end child poverty by 2030. It was a landmark commitment. However, as we look at the reality on the ground, the progress is stalling.
Cost of living April 2026: changes to pensions, benefits, energy and more
Find out how energy bills, Universal Credit, State Pensions and National Minimum Wages are changing in April 2026. Get support with the cost of living here.
Ofgem energy price cap: drop in bills won’t end energy crisis for UK’s poorest
Ofgem energy cap reduction will still leave millions in debt
Break the debt blues: your path to a fresh start this January
Break the debt blues campaign offers a new five-step guide to getting help
Autumn Budget: CAP urges Government intervention as 9.5 million face ‘household debt crisis’
Autumn Budget: CAP urges government support to tackle poverty
