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A Blueprint for a Better World: Why Tackling Inequality is the Key to Ending Poverty
In The Good Society: And How We Make It, Kate Pickett argues that poverty is not an isolated misfortune but the predictable outcome of deep economic inequality, which erodes trust, health, and opportunity across society. Drawing on decades of research, she contends that by confronting inequality through bold measures such as Universal Basic Income and wealth taxes, we can move beyond managing deprivation and begin building a fairer, more resilient world.
Too poor to die? The rise of public health funerals and the cost of dying crisis demands better welfare support and greater regulation of the funeral industry
The UK’s cost of dying crisis means many can’t afford funerals, forcing a rise in basic public health burials. The blog calls for stronger welfare support, tighter funeral industry regulation, and fairer, affordable options.
A year of connection, collaboration and impact: PRAN in review
This year has been a vital and energising one for PRAN. Through events, podcasts, blogs and the launch of our Early Career Forum, we’ve brought people together for critical conversations on poverty, inequality and social justice — laying strong foundations for what comes next.
Rethinking End-of-Life Support
What if we had a social policy for the end of life? As hundreds die in poverty daily in the UK, a new call urges state support—like early pension access—to ease the financial burden of terminal illness. It's time to make dying with dignity a national priority.
Introducing the Early Career Forum: Strengthening Networks, Building Resilience
Starting out in social justice work can be tough—short contracts, emotional strain, and little support. That’s why PRAN is launching the Early Career Forum: a new space to connect, share, and build resilience among early career anti-poverty and justice workers. #SocialJustice