Imogen Tyler

Jun 29, 2024 | socialeurope.eu | Imogen Tyler

Social stigma against welfare benefits has made devastating poverty acceptable in Britain. Britain is in a poverty crisis. Over 14 million people (one in five) are living in poverty. Of these, four million, including one million children, are classed as destitute—regularly unable to meet basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and clothing. Cuts to the welfare state over the last decade have contributed to a deepening of poverty in Britain not seen in any of its European neighbours.

Jun 29, 2024 | socialeurope.eu | Imogen Tyler

Survey on EU elections in 10 countries: participation opportunities at work and good working conditions positive for democratic climate For this new study by the Hans Böckler Foundation's Institute of Economic and Social Research (WSI), around 15,000 employees and jobseekers in ten EU countries were surveyed. The study sends out three messages.

Jun 28, 2024 | phys.org | Imogen Tyler

Britain is in a poverty crisis. Over 14 million people (1 in 5) are living in poverty. Of these, 4 million, including 1 million children, are classed as destitute: regularly unable to meet basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and clothing.

Jun 27, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Imogen Tyler

By Imogen Tyler, Professor of Sociology, Lancaster University Britain is in a poverty crisis. Over 14 million people (one in five) are living in poverty. Of these, 4 million, including 1 million children, are classed as destitute: regularly unable to meet basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and clothing. Cuts to the welfare state over the last decade have contributed to a Read complete article© The Conversation -

Jun 27, 2024 | theconversation.com | Imogen Tyler

Britain is in a poverty crisis. Over 14 million people (one in five) are living in poverty. Of these, 4 million, including 1 million children, are classed as destitute: regularly unable to meet basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and clothing. Cuts to the welfare state over the last decade have contributed to a deepening of poverty in Britain not seen in any of its European neighbours.