RSS Parrot

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: It's not right that people are having to turn to food banks just to survive. But together, we can change this. 💚

https://nitter.poast.org/TrussellUK/status/2084601263983833125#m

Published: August 4, 2026 11:24

It's not right that people are having to turn to food banks just to survive. But together, we can change this. 💚

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: This year’s newsletter comes at a critical point for households across Northern Ireland. While there has been welcome movement on fuel poverty policy, including the launch of the Fuel Poverty Strategy, many households continue to face intense pressure from food, fuel and wider living costs. Our focus remains on turning policy commitments into timely, practical support for those most in need. We want to thank you for your continued support and collaboration, especially as we move into the second half of the year with evidence pointing to a difficult period ahead for many households. https://buff.ly/xN2hNxG

https://nitter.poast.org/NEANIreland/status/2084210199275929846#m

Published: August 3, 2026 09:30

This year’s newsletter comes at a critical point for households across Northern Ireland. While there has been welcome movement on fuel poverty policy, including the launch of the Fuel Poverty Strategy, many households continue to face intense pressure from…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: Baroness Lister wrote for the @BigIssue about our inquiry into how Universal Credit is set. “Together, we have an opportunity to help shape a social security system that protects people from hardship, rather than pushing them towards it." https://www.bigissue.com/opinion/universal-credit-food-banks-trussell-baroness-lister/

https://nitter.poast.org/FoodbanksAPPG/status/2079914782912586064#m

Published: July 22, 2026 13:01

Baroness Lister wrote for the @BigIssue about our inquiry into how Universal Credit is set. “Together, we have an opportunity to help shape a social security system that protects people from hardship, rather than pushing them towards it." …

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: 🚨 JUST IN: a record number of people are going without essentials, like food and bills. New research by @jrf_uk reveals that 7.4 million households have gone without at least one essential in 6 months. This is a stark reminder that the cost of living crisis is far from over.

https://nitter.poast.org/TrussellUK/status/2079877434132824118#m

Published: July 22, 2026 10:33

🚨 JUST IN: a record number of people are going without essentials, like food and bills. New research by @jrf_uk reveals that 7.4 million households have gone without at least one essential in 6 months. This is a stark reminder that the cost of living…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: For many families, the summer holidays mean more than just eight weeks away from school. It can also mean a sharp rise in food costs. https://bbc.in/4glOI78

https://nitter.poast.org/BBCNewsNI/status/2074728082963902494#m

Published: July 8, 2026 05:31

For many families, the summer holidays mean more than just eight weeks away from school. It can also mean a sharp rise in food costs. bbc.in/4glOI78

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: New vlog👇PIP isn’t working and we see a he impact at food banks every week. Check out the link below for @trussell’s common sense reforms.

https://nitter.poast.org/Helen_Barnard/status/2074117108867141646#m

Published: July 6, 2026 13:03

New vlog👇PIP isn’t working and we see a he impact at food banks every week. Check out the link below for @trussell’s common sense reforms. Video Helen Barnard (@Helen_Barnard) Excited to see this @TrussellUK report out today. 6 ways the Timms…

Sharing this important information from @AdviceNI following the scrapping of the two-child limit in April as there are some important impacts on the Benefit Cap and on Transitional Protection https://www.adviceni.net/policy/publications/universal-credit-reforms-2026

https://nitter.poast.org/CliffEdgeNI/status/2071969016118210811#m

Published: June 30, 2026 14:48

Sharing this important information from @AdviceNI following the scrapping of the two-child limit in April as there are some important impacts on the Benefit Cap and on Transitional Protection adviceni.net/policy/publicat…

On the need for investing in children: "The social security system is the most effective way to do this. It’s essential both to lift children out of poverty and to turbo-charge other government initiatives that risk falling short if child poverty stays high."

https://nitter.poast.org/CliffEdgeNI/status/2064729994820022771#m

Published: June 10, 2026 15:22

On the need for investing in children: "The social security system is the most effective way to do this. It’s essential both to lift children out of poverty and to turbo-charge other government initiatives that risk falling short if child poverty stays…