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Recent surveys show a significant increase in food insecurity across the UK, with over 14 million facing hunger in 2024. Children and working families are most affected, highlighting systemic issues like low incomes, benefit caps, and rising rents. Calls for policy change grow louder.
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A report estimates over £24 billion will go unclaimed in the UK in 2025-2026 due to lack of awareness, system complexity, and stigma. Meanwhile, in Sudan, a cholera outbreak has caused at least 545 deaths amid ongoing conflict, military sieges, and aid disruptions, worsening a severe humanitarian crisis.
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Recent reports highlight a rising youth unemployment and health-related work inactivity crisis in the UK. Over 2.8 million people are inactive due to health issues, costing the economy billions. Experts call for a shared responsibility approach among employers, government, and workers to address long-term sickness and improve workforce participation.
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Recent data shows nearly half of all jobs lost since Labour's rise are among under-25s, with youth unemployment reaching a decade high. The government plans a youth guarantee scheme amid warnings of a 'lost generation' and rising NEET figures, while welfare claims and cost-of-living pressures also increase.