A foodbank shutting up shop for the election is the perfect metaphor for this political farce
A single post on X is the most fitting metaphor for this absolute clown show of a general election. In ...
Tag: foodbanks
From Johnny Mercer to Captain Tom: the weird politics of the ex-military grift
A keen observer of the ex-military gravy train, I've been entertained by the likes of Johnny Mercer and the Captain ...
As UK firms rake in huge profits, one senior economist tells workers to accept their lot
There's evidence that it's not demands for higher pay that are causing rising inflation, but businesses seeking huge profits. However, ...
Ghoul Penny Mordaunt renames foodbanks thinking it’ll fool people
Tory MP, failed leadership candidate, and current leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt has caused uproar on social ...
As Universal Credit is cut, independent foodbanks warn they are ‘running out of options’
Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) said members were supporting “ever-increasing” numbers of people unable to afford food.
People are acting to stop the Tories’ cut to Universal Credit
As the Tories' cut to Universal Credit draws closer, the UK's largest foodbank network is stepping up action to resist ...
The damning UK stat everyone should see on #WorldHungerDay
Friday 28 May is #WorldHungerDay. And while lack of access to food is a huge problem in the world's poorest ...
Foodbanks at risk of closure due to new coronavirus strain
The Independent Food Aid Network said emergency food parcels cannot address worsening poverty and distribution could aid the spread of ...
A short film made by a community is getting international recognition
A short film about a community project in south London during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has gone global. It's already ...
Foodbank use increased almost 90% this year, as benefits not covering basic survival
They have seen a further rise in demand since October and anticipate a spike in the run up to Christmas.
Third of families on benefits will rely on charity food this Christmas – survey
And almost two-thirds (65%) say they will have to cut back on essentials like food and heating to cover the ...
While you all obsess over Cummings this is the reality for the rest of us
The so-called 'Westminster bubble' and Twitter users are continuing to obsess over the Dominic Cummings 'driving to Durham' scandal. But ...
London boroughs to collaborate on project to feed the vulnerable
A new project involving all 32 London boroughs will see food hubs across the capital come together to feed vulnerable ...
Charities call on government to stop people being “swept into destitution” as foodbank use skyrockets
A coalition has urged the Government to do more to help protect people from being ‘swept into destitution’.
If you take a look at the ‘Save The Sun’ crowdfunder, all is not what it seems
A crowdfunding campaign to "Save The Sun Newspaper" has raised thousands of pounds. But all is not what it seems. ...
Morrisons to give foodbanks £10m during coronavirus outbreak
Supermarket chain Morrisons is to give away £10m worth of goods to foodbanks across the country during the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Charities warn Boris Johnson to protect those being made homeless ‘as a direct result of coronavirus’
As one hotel “sacked and evicted its staff” as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, it's somewhat timely that ...
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