Period pants – washable and reusable underwear for when people menstruate – are becoming increasingly popular. They’re cheaper in the long run and more environmentally friendly than sanitary pads and tampons, which require frequent replacement. Unfortunately, many people struggle to…
Research by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) think tank says the most disadvantaged are no better off than they were 15 years ago. It warns of a widening gap between the haves and have nots. “The UK is in…
If you go into a supermarket in the UK today, you’re likely to find the baby formula either locked away or else covered in security tags. Times are hard for so many people in our failing system, and the price…
The cost of living crisis has driven up corporate profits, as companies raise prices to increase their profit margins. Unsurprisingly, the fact that many people can’t afford to feed their families and heat their homes anymore has led to an…
At a time when many in the UK are depending on food parcels and rationing their heating, Shell announced a quarterly profit of £5.1 billion for the period of July to September. The British based firm paid only £15 million…
From today, Tuesday 24th of October, the 460,000 workers in the UK currently who receive the Real Living Wage will receive a 10 percent pay rise, bringing their hourly wage up to £12 outside London and £13.15 in London. The…
