IFS reveals Brown is 'Robin Hood' chancellor
Press Review 21 April 2005
A study from the Institute of Fiscal Studies shows how Labour has succeeded in redistributing wealth from rich to poor.
RNIB: Election Manifesto 2005
Government Affairs Website Page
Ministers falling short on child poverty target
News Article 30 March 2005
Labour is set to miss its target of lifting half a million children out of poverty by 2005, according to the latest figures.
Local Government Information Unit
Government Affairs Website
Kennedy pledges action on pensioner poverty
News Article 10 March 2005
Charles Kennedy has set out Liberal Democrat plans to tackle pensioner poverty, saying it is the most comprehensive package of any major party.
Finance & Leasing Association
Government Affairs Website
Poor children still being failed - government
Press Review 25 February 2005
A review by the Number 10 Strategy Unit concedes that the government has failed to transform the life chances of Britain's poorest children.
Prescott's housing policy under fire
Press Review 8 February 2005
John Prescott's stance on tackling decay in Northern towns and cities has been criticised by the head of the government-sponsored Empty Homes Agency.
More childless adults in poverty trap
News Article 12 January 2005
A new study has found childless adults are falling behind in the bid to eradicate poverty.
Childless losing out in poverty drive
Press Review 12 January 2005
The chancellor's focus on eradicating child poverty has led to an increase in poverty amongst unemployed adults with no children, according to a report released today by the London School of Economics.
Homeless Link
Government Affairs Website
Britain's social divisions exposed
Press Review 13 December 2004
Nearly three-quarters of Britain's poorest children are concentrated in just four cities, according to research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Poverty
Policy Consultation 1 December 2004
Comment from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Help the Aged.
Green taxes
Policy Consultation 27 October 2004
Comment from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Energy Retail Association.
Benefits increase leaves 'forgotten poor' behind
Press Review 25 October 2004
Ministers have come under fire for a planned increase in benefits of just 50 pence per week.
