Poverty4 hrs agoFree haircuts project aims to inspire other stylistsGeorgia Chappels runs free community haircuts to help those feeling the impact of rising costs.4 hrs ago7 days agoYoung adults in the North 'dying at higher rates'The gap between North and South has more than tripled since 1981, despite falling death rates.7 days ago19 Oct 2026'Postcode lottery' driving children's inequality in England, commissioner warnsDame Rachel De Souza's landmark report says children are being failed by a "postcode lottery".19 Oct 202618 Oct 2026Gleaning group gives £1m of produce to food banksGleaning Cornwall warns that more funding is needed as costs rise sharply.18 Oct 202616 Oct 2026'It's eye opening how many working people need our food bank'St Paul's Charity CEO Jez Chalmers says people feel ashamed they are struggling to cope.16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026More support needed for unpaid carers, MP urgesMid Sussex MP Alison Bennett says: 'No one should face poverty for caring for loved ones.'16 Oct 202613 Oct 2026Cost of living struggles inspire 'social supermarket'New social supermarket offers cheaper groceries with dignity and choice.13 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Health assessment delays leaving people 'forgotten'A Brighton foodbank manager says she knew more than a dozen people entitled to more payments.8 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Hygiene poverty at tipping point, charity warnsThe BBC hears people "you would not expect" can no longer afford items to be clean and healthy.8 Oct 2026...
