The Government claims the policies are needed to deter illegal immigration. However, the Opposition believes it has had a negative impact on individuals’ lives, including
A House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared ahead of the 28 June House of Lords debate on the challenges disabled people face in
We’re all ageing. Yet ageism is the most commonly experienced form of prejudice and discrimination. This is according to a report on old age by
The National Living Wage continues to shake up the low-paid labour market but without radical responses from employers. This is according to the Resolution Foundation
Continued lack of action from the UK Government on the UN Committee’s recommendations undermines its position as a global leader on disability rights. This is
If slow growth in productivity is the ‘new normal’, the same will be true for living standards growth. This is according to the Institute for
The UK was ranked ninth out of 28 countries for the size of its social protection expenditure in 2015. This is according to ONS data published
We are at 75%, but the last 25% is the hardest. This is what David Davis MP, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
“Combining payments may send money straight to wallet and not to purse, undermining women’s economic independence and their ability to leave abusive relationships.” This is
If the inequalities revealed in the Race Disparity Audit are to be tackled, Government departments must have clear and measurable plans, priorities for action, and remain
