Paging Richard Osman for cat/kitten relationship advice.

New vlog 👇The Trussell Trust research out today: lays bare shocking truth about the crisis of hunger & hardship across the UK, and the utter failure of Universal Credit to fulfil its most basic duty. Key findings: 🧵

I think this tells you a lot about the way this platform has gone. "A post on X that could result in the wife of a Tory councillor serving a "substantial" prison sentence did not violate the platform's rules for violent threats" bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

For those who want to delve deeper into this, data tables can be found on YouGov here: shorturl.at/jpX6v

A new Pro Bono Economics report for the Children's Charities Coalition shows children's social care services have reached tipping point. As supporters of #ChildrenAtTheTable, we’re calling for more funding and investment to turn the tide: buff.ly/3Xp1Dv3

Grenfell demands forensic precision But there are also, surely, far wider lessons about the lethal effects of social neglect New col prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/the-i…

New article: what The Trussell Trust new stats tell us about the scale of hunger across the country, Keir Starmer's warnings of more gloom to come and priorities for the October budget. linkedin.com/pulse/hunger-h…

Is tackling poverty & fixing social security a key priority for the government? The Labour Party's Sir Stephen Timms says it is - and calls for recognition of the valuable role Christian charities play: youtu.be/_Fy2IiIaUUU?t=… Gareth McNab SusanLittlemore Helen Barnard Hannah Rich

Klaxon! Joy remembers selling George the cider and NOT Alice. At last! #TheArchers

Iain's the enthusiastic joiner parent. Adam's the solitary grouch. Who could possibly have seen that coming? #TheArchers

British Social Attitudes is the longest-running measure of public opinion in Britain. Watch our video recapping the findings across this year’s themes from National Identity to Immigration and Trust in Government. youtu.be/9RfuY4qoC8Q?si… #BSA41 #Immigration #Government #Pride

Great to speak to James Hockaday 🦝 for this thoughtful Yahoo News piece unpicking the position of pensioners in the UK. Rising poverty & food bank need reinforces need to focus specifically on those on low incomes, especially still renting into older age. uk.news.yahoo.com/how-wealthy-uk…

New report from Carers NI Carer Poverty Commission looking at international evidence. Measures to reduce poverty, save the state money & support the economy: 1. Statutory paid leave & flex working policies. 2. Reform Carers Allowance. 3. More paid care. carersuk.org/northern-irela…

Useful collection of essays from Joseph Rowntree Foundation exploring these crucial questions of how to harness the power of AI for public good.