Welfare State

2024 General Election

Three ways politicians always promise to raise money without increasing taxes – and why they rarely deliver

— Both Labour and Conservative parties exaggerate their opponents’ plans, relying on uncertain income streams for funding. Their common strategies include tax evasion crackdowns, efficiency savings, and welfare cuts, often proving difficult to implement and yielding less than expected.

Cost of Living Crisis

A single person on universal credit now receives 20% less than what it costs just to eat and keep warm

— The UK benefits system does not systematically cater for the basic household needs of healthy eating and domestic energy.

Long-Read

Why the UK’s wealthiest 10% are turning their backs on the rest of society

— You may feel little sympathy for people in the top bracket of earnings, but don’t let that stop you from reading. Like it or not, their views and actions matter to everyone.