Hardship in the UK, a new report from the Living Costs in Context series, sets out what is pulling people into crisis, and what would prevent it.
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PIP is paying for Universal Credit's failures
02 Sep 2026 Written by Lucy Bannister
Our Senior Policy Manager, Lucy Bannister, explains that – to make PIP fair and sustainable – Timms needs to address the fact that Universal Credit is failing to cover the essentials.
The Community Advice Hub in the heart of Birkenhead to offer free, face-to-face support on money matters – from benefits and debt to energy bills and more.
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March 2026 Newsletter
13 Apr 2026
Read our March 2026 Newsletter
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Wirral Coastal Walk
07 Apr 2026
Join us on Sunday 7th June for Wirral Coastal Walk where we will be raising funds for Wirral Foodbank.
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Financial hardship delaying major life milestones for young people
26 Aug 2026
A survey of more than 4,700 young people found financial hardship is forcing many to delay major life milestones, while millions of young people are struggling to afford essentials.
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