Utterly appalling. As I keep saying this really is the biggest scandal around at the moment (with plenty of competition).

‘They’re heartless’: how one woman fell victim to the carer’s allowance trap | Carers | The Guardian theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

We know many households are continuing to feel the pressure of high essential costs.

We talk about the numbers, but arrears are more than just a number. Here’s what people tell us it’s like, day-to-day, to be behind on your basic bills. ⤵️
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/living-in-arre…

“The wilful destruction of Sure Start and the reductions of children’s benefits after 2010 has set back opportunities for millions of children’s futures. That’s why our country desperately needs a new Sure Start.”
theguardian.com/education/2024…

A secret recording obtained by ITV News shows how investigators pled with the Post Office about its refusal to hand over potentially crucial emails regarding the Horizon IT scandal | Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt reports
itv.com/news/2024-04-0…

Everything is always improved by baby bats eating bananas. Seriously, sometimes I watch videos of these tiny little flying dogs stuffing their faces silly on a loop when I’m feeling bummed out. It is impossible to not be delighted by them.

🙌 Allan Cockram's work setting up the Planet Penguin Football Foundation, a football team of children with Down’s syndrome, has been recognised with the #WhoCaresWins Unsung Hero award

Last month, David and Romeo Beckham surprised the former Bee to present him with his richly deserved award 👏👏

Rishi Sunak's spokesperson says they will now publish 'guidance' for police to make it clear homeless people shouldn't be criminalised for smelling, despite specifically giving officers that power in their bill going through Parliament

This.👇 #RealLivingWage

Just what you need as Easter Sunday draws to a close.

Enjoying studying 1 Corinthians with Lucy Peppiatt in the BibleProject classroom.
The core and primary sign of a spirit filled church, says Paul, is.... not being divided.
Ouchy.

Come on you 🐝🐝🐝! On our way there to cheer them on

This is going to be fascinating - do join us #LovesLaboursLaunch #workshift

Society needs artists, thinkers, music-makers, carers; those who explore what it is to be human. Sad for students and academics at University of Kent 💔

Average rent in London is £2,100+ per month. Average salary per month is £1,950. You do the maths.

Private renting in London is a rip off, the idea of a safe, affordable and stable home has become a luxury instead of a necessity.

This ultimately puts pressure on local…

These are shocking figures. Ending child poverty is a moral imperative and we must work together to make it a political imperative. Join me in working and praying for change.

The Leader of the Council Cllr @shansview has paid tribute to his predecessor, Honorary Alderman Steve Curran, MBE who passed away today, following a long illness.

Read the full tribute here:
hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/3…

This thread and the stories in it of churches faithfully loving their asylum seeker neighbours deserves at least as much coverage as the original untrue statements about this.

Lynne Cullens A common story from children who have attended our children's club.
Poverty on our doorstep, man and wife living here after eviction from a single room in a multi occupancy house.

🗣️ “We’ve been great since the turn of the year, super confident and we just keep thriving.”

Captain Mollie Holmes speaks on today’s victory and next weekend’s Gtech fixture!

#BrentfordFC W | #BrentfordFC