EXCLUDEDUK NEWSROOM

Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, spoke out again in support of ExcludedUK in a New Year video message on Twitter.

New research by the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has found that the number of solo self-employed in the UK has fallen from 4.6 million in 2019 to 4.4 million - a drop of 5% compared to last year.

Fuelled by huge job losses in the hospitality and retail sectors,  the number of people made redundant in the UK soared to a record high in October and unemployment now stands at almost 5%.

HMRC has been condemned for causing distress and emotional trauma to families by using enforcement tactics, which have included the use of eight private debt collection companies.

Almost 10,000 people were expected to be made redundant at the start of this week, according to outplacement firm, Randstad RiseSmart.

As many of our followers will know ExcludedUK is working with the House of Commons digital engagement team and Munira Wilson (Lib Dem MP for Twickenham) the chair of the Support for People Ineligible for Government COVID-19 Support Schemes debate.

We have many meetings as politicians. To be honest, a lot of them pass without creating much of an impression. But, occasionally, one comes along which leaves you winded. Thursday night was one of those. My good friend Steve Rotheram and I hosted a ...

The aim is to provide debt support and advice for ExcludedUK members, many of whom are now facing serious financial crisis after more than eight months of no financial support during the pandemic. According to the partnership, since the pandemic ...

At school, my history teacher Ms Fox (the first Ms I ever knew) often told us when we complained about things: “Life’s not fair, child. Get used to it.” She was right, not that teachers would get away with sharing such pragmatic advice today. It is ...

Financial woe and the burden of debt is pushing people to the edge. There are an estimated 3 million people left out of Government income support schemes, according to Excluded UK, a campaign group. Many have had to borrow to survive. The Salvation ...