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Decades of failure leaves half of disabled benefits claimants in poverty
Decades of reforms and political promises have failed to help disabled people, with 42 per cent of all people in homes relying on disability benefits now in poverty, according to new analysis published today by The Social Market Foundation and Scope.
| Published: | 24 February 2021 |
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New “Accelerator Zones” could boost UK regions – Conservative MPs
Relaxed visa rules and tax incentives should be used to turn cities and towns with leading universities into “Accelerator Zones”, a new report says today.
| Published: | 21 February 2021 |
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Chancellor should adopt a “pub relief” to support hospitality and save lives
Reforms to alcohol duty could boost pub sales by 100 million pints a year, providing a lifeline to the hospitality industry and reducing harmful drinking, a think-tank says today.
| Published: | 19 February 2021 |
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Prof Wendy Thomson appointed as next Chair of Trustees
Professor Wendy Thomson has been appointed Chair of Trustees at the Social Market Foundation.
| Published: | 10 February 2021 |
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Food parcels outrage should spark Whitehall debate on the benefits of cash transfers
Cash payments could replace government services and benefits under new test
| Published: | 01 February 2021 |
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Create new ‘Health Hubs’ for high streets after the pandemic
Town centres where shops and offices fall vacant should be used to establish new “health hubs” combining GP surgeries, health and social care services and gyms, a think-tank says today.
| Published: | 19 January 2021 |
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