Child poverty in the UK has surged to record levels, and the data is brutally clear: the rise isn’t just “substantial” — it’s one of the worst increases in the developed world. The UK has seen the largest increase in relative child income poverty of all 37 high‑income countries between 2013 and 2023 — aContinue reading “Record Rise. Rich Nation. Kids Suffering”
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Frozen LHA. Rising Rents. Homes Slipping Away
The Department for Work and Pensions has been urged to change Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. LHA affects roughly one million low-income private renters across the country who receive housing support through Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. LHA rates have been frozen or held at current levels for 2026/27, and every major housing body warnsContinue reading “Frozen LHA. Rising Rents. Homes Slipping Away”
Class Unit: Equality Promised, Reality Pending
A new government Class Unit is being set up to target white working‑class inequality as a core priority. Bridget Phillipson will confirm a new Class Unit on Wednesday, housed in the Office for Equality and Opportunity, to tackle class‑based and white working‑class inequality across all ethnic groups. Reports say the new Class Unit will focusContinue reading “Class Unit: Equality Promised, Reality Pending”
Andy Burnham Will Introduce A £18 billion ‘Death Tax’
Reform UK warn that Andy Burnham is preparing to introduce an £18 billion “death tax” to fund social care, although no such policy has been formally announced. However, growing costs of dealing with illegal migrants arriving by small boats and beach landings are draining public funds and putting pressure on services the UK can barely afford.Continue reading “Andy Burnham Will Introduce A £18 billion ‘Death Tax’”
Over 150 Takeaway Shops Have Received Government Licences
More than 150 kebab takeout shops across Britain have indeed been granted government licences to employ workers directly from overseas — specifically under the Skilled Worker visa sponsorship scheme. The most recent confirmed figure is 159 kebab shops, according to Home Office data reported in June 2026. These kebab shops now hold Skilled Worker sponsorContinue reading “Over 150 Takeaway Shops Have Received Government Licences”
The Weekend Saw Nearly 1,000 Migrants Cross The Channel
Almost 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel over the Bank Holiday weekend, and that figure is corroborated by numerous news outlets and the Home Office. The actual number reported was 989 people in 14 boats between Friday and Monday. 989 migrants arrived in the UK between Friday and Monday. They travelled in 14 small boats. ThisContinue reading “The Weekend Saw Nearly 1,000 Migrants Cross The Channel”
Council Celebrates Blocking 867 Homes
On Wednesday morning, news broke that the planning inspectorate had rejected plans to convert the Aylesham centre — a tired 1980s shopping centre and car park on Rye Lane in Peckham — into a sprawling complex of 867 homes. Southwark’s announcement of their delight at the decision morphed into a fierce dispute, one that appearedContinue reading “Council Celebrates Blocking 867 Homes”
‘Coup Going On’ Inside Labour
Jeremy Corbyn appeared on Sky News, 14th May 2026, in an interview with presenter Wilfred Frost, where he made two headline points. Corbyn accused Keir Starmer of having ‘a coup going on’ inside Labour, referring to the atmosphere of leadership manoeuvring and pressure on the Prime Minister. He drew similarities between current tensions around aContinue reading “‘Coup Going On’ Inside Labour”
Council Houses To Be Built For Asylum Seekers
As part of an effort to stop using private landlords and asylum hotels, asylum seekers will be placed in newly constructed council houses. About 200 local authorities have shown interest in the Government pilot scheme that would finance the construction of new properties or the refurbishment of derelict housing to make space for asylum seekers.Continue reading “Council Houses To Be Built For Asylum Seekers”
Welcome To The Little Chagos Islands!
A single London council has seen its housing bill for new migrants soar to £18 million after hundreds of Chagos Islanders arrived on top of the asylum seekers it was already paying for. The two groups combined have put a tremendous strain on Hillingdon Council which is the first port of call for those arriving at Heathrow to setContinue reading “Welcome To The Little Chagos Islands!”
