Food Banks
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Britain's food poisoning problem
In the Spotlight Public urged to 'wake up' as hospital admissions for food-related illnesses reach new highs
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Lee Anderson: new deputy Tory party chair who backs the death penalty
In the Spotlight Tory MP has regularly hit the headlines since defecting from Labour
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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‘Was a new statue of Thatcher really a wise idea?’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Food bank use hits record high in Britain
Speed Read Government benefit policies blamed as charity hands out 1.5m parcels in 12 months
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Sainsbury’s to label ‘food bank friendly’ products
Speed Read Retailer found that donations trebled during trial scheme
By The Week Staff Published
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Government tells Jobcentre staff not to record foodbank referrals
Speed Read Directive means ‘ministers able to avoid awkward questions on impact of welfare reforms’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Universal credit failings leave thousands in debt
Speed Read ‘Complex’ flagship welfare programme forcing people into rent arrears - and food banks
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Food bank use in UK at record high
Speed Read Study shows 52% increase in usage in areas where universal credit has been rolled out
By The Week Staff Published
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What really lies behind the rise of food banks?
In Depth Why record numbers of people are turning to charity for their daily meal
By The Week Staff Published
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Half of young mothers skip meals to feed their children, study says
Speed Read Young Women's Trust says 'shocking' numbers of are having to turn to food banks to get by
By The Week Staff Published
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Poverty blamed for return of Victorian-era diseases
In Depth NHS numbers show that Britons are increasingly affected by malnutrition and gout
By The Week Staff Published
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Food banks: benefit sanctions blamed for rising hunger
In Depth Government told to do more to achieve a hunger-free Britain by church-backed parliamentary report
By The Week Staff Published
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Church calls for action on national food poverty 'crisis'
Speed Read Number of people receiving food parcels almost tripled last year, but ministers deny benefits cut link
By The Week Staff Published
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 16 Oct 2012
Daily Briefing
By The Week Staff Published
Daily Briefing