Trussell Trust figures reveal a record number turning to foodbanks during the pandemic
A report published last week by the Trussell Trust reveals a record 2.5 million food parcels were distributed by their network of food banks in the past year. The figure represents a 33% increase on the previous year, including a disproportionately large increase in the number of parcels distributed to children. Compared to this timeContinue reading “Trussell Trust figures reveal a record number turning to foodbanks during the pandemic”
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee report calls for action on rent debts
A report published today by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee calls for support for renters in the private sector who are in arrears, including a recommendation for funding for some rent debt write-off. It is welcome that the recommendations from the committee recognise the scale of the challenge brought on by Covid-19 forContinue reading “Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee report calls for action on rent debts”
Creative prayers for Reset The Debt
Only got a minute and a second? Press pause on your day.Start a timer for 61 seconds and pray for the 61% of low- income families with children have borrowed money as a result of Covid-19. Spending a penny? Stick a coin on the back of your bathroom door and reflect on those who areContinue reading “Creative prayers for Reset The Debt”
Amendment to the Financial Services Bill (2019-21)
This week, an amendment to the Financial Services Bill (2019-21) will be put to the House of Lords, aiming to ensure a ‘fair debt write-down’ of debts sold on the secondary debt market. This is a positive move towards a debt system which is more just and fair. But what does it actually mean? Let’sContinue reading “Amendment to the Financial Services Bill (2019-21)”
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