Too poor to die? The UK’s cost of dying crisis means many can’t afford funerals, forcing a rise in basic public health burials. Our latest blog by Michael Brennan calls for stronger welfare support, tighter funeral industry regulation, and fairer, affordable options.
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Another year flew by! Thanks to everyone who has contributed to PRAN this year - whether by attending events, writing blogs, listening to the podcast, or supporting our work in other ways!
We wish everyone a wonderful winter break, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Explore the latest updates from PRAN: Read Michael Brennan’s powerful blog on the UK’s “cost of dying” crisis, and check out upcoming events like the 2026 Early Career Symposium and monthly Forum- plus more chances to connect, learn, and advance social justice work!
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🌍 Exciting news! We have launched the Early Career Forum - a new initiative designed to support early career professionals working in poverty and social justice fields. Read our latest blog about the forum written by Freya Cole Norton, our brilliant Early Career Forum Coordinator! rb.gy/qtb1hh
Listen to the tenth episode of The Cost of Living Chronicles podcast!
It features talks from Prof Danny Dorling (University of Oxford), Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick (Ulster University), Prof Morven G. McEachern (University of Chester) and Dr Camila Lewis (University of Manchester).
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In PRAN’s latest newsletter issue we’re excited to share updates including Picture This: A Visual Perspective on Poverty and Inequality in the UK. These illustrations turn research into accessible advocacy for all. We also spotlight iMAPP’s launch in Liverpool City Region. tinyurl.com/bd83dhb4
PRANs latest newsletter shares an insight into critical research on the impact of the cost of living. There is also volunteer opportunities with Collectve Encounters. Check out their website to see the important work they’re doing to reduce the effects of poverty
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What a line-up of speakers. Experts who have risen to be successful in their own right, even in adverse times where the arts sector has been known to marginalise. Come along for a great evening. Click on the link for more details and to access tickets
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Read PRANs latest blog on the cost of living crisis in Northern Ireland. It is an absolute travesty that women in the UK are worrying about buying a £18 tin of food for their children. Follow PRAN to see the work do in their fight to reduce poverty and injustices.
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PRANs latest Newsletter. Get all the updates about WoWFEST Against All Odds: Class and Resistance in the Arts, it is coming to the stage to put the spotlight on working-class creatives. The newly released podcast episode features Food For Thought Merseyside Ltd.
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Liverpool has officially become a Marmot City. Liverpool’s commitment to working collaboratively to create a fairer, healthier city for all will ensure no-one is left behind. PRAN is proud to be a part of a community where people are right at the heart of their work.
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Liverpool has officially become a Marmot City. Liverpool’s commitment to working collaboratively to create a fairer, healthier city for all will ensure no-one is left behind. PRAN is proud to be a part of a community where people are right at the heart of their work.
fairerhealthierliverpool.org
Read PRANs latest newsletter. Incredible work going on to support the campaign of reducing poverty in communities.
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Are you interested in making life easier for those less fortunate or those whose voices aren’t always heard? PRAN is a network bringing those with a shared vision of reducing poverty and social injustice together to create a more equal society. Check out our website.
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Communal dining is becoming a great way to reduce the impact of the cost of living by joining with others to sit and eat. Inspired by the Scouse kitchen and an idea from MP Ian Byrne and his right to eat food campaign, the Manc Kitchen is interviewed by the BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
New in #SocialPolicy & Administration journal: “Understanding the Cost-of-Living Crisis in the United Kingdom” by Natalija Atas atasnatalija.bsky.social & Vicki Dabrowski…
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It was a real pleasure to record a Cost of Living Chronicles podcast segment with Tom Lambeth (CEO) and Angela Phillips (School Programme Manager) from Food for Thought.
Food For Thought is a Not-For-Profit school meals company that does some great things in Liverpool!
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PRAN’s latest blog talking about how food is a legal right.
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PRAN’s next event, Understanding the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Special Issue Launch Event. Join us on the 28th April, 2025 at 9:30 for the launch of a special issue focusing on understanding the cost of living crisis in the UK.
Get your tickets from Eventbrite
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