True extent of poverty in Greater Manchester revealed

Greater Manchester Poverty Action are calling for urgent steps to tackle poverty as new analysis reveals already high levels of poverty in Greater Manchester...

Young people’s futures hang in the balance and change is needed says UK charity

“Right now, every young person in the UK is at a disadvantage. 16-24-year olds are seeing the biggest fall in unemployment. It is clear...

FTSE 100 CEOs earnings for 2021 will surpass the median annual wage for a...

The High Pay Centre’s ‘High Pay Day’ research, published today , is evidence that the government must rebalance the economy after Covid-19 to make...

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...

Oral histories of Manchester Black and Asian midwives inspire new generation

Nine midwives of Black and Asian heritage working in Manchester have shared their stories in a new book to encourage young people from the...

MP’s say visits by love ones to care homes must be underpinned by law

A committee of MP’s Government guidance must be underpinned by law to protect care home residents’ right to family life The joint committee on Human Rights said...

Greater Manchester’s young people say: Be greater than violence

Young people have shared their stories of hope and aspiration as part of a new campaign to help others steer clear of violence and...

One million children in key worker households live in poverty

New research published today by the TUC finds that over a million children of key workers are currently living in poverty. The research, which...

Rashford launches national campaign calling on MPs to back recommendations to End Child Food...

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is launching a national campaign calling on MPs to back recommendations to End Child Food Poverty The call comes as the...

Time spent alone during the pandemic led to positive effects on well-being across all...

Time spent alone during the pandemic led to positive effects on well-being across all ages, new research has found. The study of more than 2000...