Online Event: Is the Cost of Living Support Enough? Wednesday 10th August

We are already experiencing a cost of living crisis. Families in the UK who were just about managing to make ends meet are being pulled into poverty by the rapidly rising costs of living. In the Autumn, fuel prices are expected to skyrocket and food costs mount up whilst the pressures of cold weather increase. But the social security net isn’t providing enough support for people who need it. Despite emergency payments to low-income families from government, millions are still experiencing a major shortfall in their finances.

The Joint Public Issues Team have been working on a report (currently embargoed) that will be launched on 7 Aug. Over 40 faith groups and charities have signed in support of the report and are calling on the new Prime Minister to make this a priority once in office.  Join the Joint Public Issues Team and Church Action on Poverty for a conversation about the crisis we find ourselves in and what next steps are needed for families to receive sufficient support. We’ll hear from people with first-hand experience of poverty, explore how churches are already in the midst of offering emergency provision and discuss the next steps for government in the light of the report. 

 You can sign up for the event on Eventbrite here. 

 *The report will be published on the JPIT website.*