Councils warn that cost of living crisis could create perfect storm in social care
Councils have called on the new Prime Minister to deliver on her promise to provide more funding for adult social care, warning that the...
Racial inequalities to be tackled as part of any inclusive economic growth agendas for...
New research led by University of Leeds academics and UK’s leading race equality think tank has highlighted growing racial and ethnic diversity in Northern...
New report reveals link between online and offline violence against women journalists
A groundbreaking report into online violence against women journalists is calling for urgent action by UK policymakers to protect lives, livelihoods and press freedom.
The...
Change-makers challenge with Deeds not Words
6 February is one of the most significant dates in the history of women’s equality being the anniversary of the Representation of the People...
Government rejects Rashford’s plea for free school meals during holidays
The Government has rejected calls from Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford to provide free school meals to children during all school holidays as part...
Disabled people make up six out of every ten Covid deaths
Disabled people made up six in 10 of all deaths involving Covid-19 in England up to November 2020 - with the risk of death...
Young children from England’s poorest areas are shorter, according to new research
Primary school children from England’s most deprived areas are nearly twice as likely to be short than those in the least deprived areas, according...
Double jobs and mental health crisis facing young people risks outlasting the pandemic
Young people have been at the centre of two interlinked crises during the pandemic, experiencing the largest employment hit and sharpest increase in mental...
More than a third of festive shoppers will spend less on gifts this Christmas...
More than a third of festive shoppers will spend less on gifts this Christmas typically cutting their budget by half, according to research commissioned...
Girls in the North of England feel less happy and less safe according to...
A new report is revealing the stark regional differences in girls’ and young women’s happiness, perceived safety, and outlook on life.
Findings from the flagship...