Rough Sleeping Has Doubled Since 2010—And Government Policy Is Making It Worse
3,898 people sleep rough on England's streets on any given night, double the number in 2010. Behind the statistics are people failed by a…
Naomi Clarke
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Universal Credit Is Not Fit for Purpose—And Everyone Knows It
Fourteen years after its conception, Universal Credit remains plagued by design flaws that push claimants into debt, homelessness, and…
Naomi Clarke
Universal Credit Is Failing the People It Was Designed to Help
Universal Credit was supposed to simplify the benefits system and make work pay. Instead, it has created a bureaucratic nightmare of…
Naomi Clarke
UK Cost of Living Crisis 2025: Is It Over and What Are Households Still Struggling With
Inflation has fallen from 11% to 2.6%, but millions of UK households still face financial pressure from high food prices, energy bills, and…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
What Is the World Bank?
The World Bank is an international institution that lends money and expertise to developing countries to reduce poverty. Here is what it…
Liam Chen
UK Food Banks in Crisis: 3 Million Emergency Food Parcels Distributed in 2024 as Demand Surges
Food bank usage in the UK has reached record levels in 2024, with the Trussell Trust distributing over 3 million emergency food parcels…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
UK Food Bank Usage Hits Record High: 3.1 Million Emergency Parcels Distributed in 2023-24
Food bank usage in the UK has reached an all-time high, with the Trussell Trust distributing 3.1 million emergency food parcels in 2023-24…
Daily Junction Editorial Team