Government help for 120,000 "troubled" British families is beginning to work. That is the tentative conclusion of a report published today by the National Audit Office (NAO).
The Auxiliary Archbishop of Westminster has called upon those in government to take inspiration from the Pope and his desire to meet the needs of the poor and destitute.
Payday loan companies have long been criticised for the way in which they prey on low-income individuals and families, encouraging short term loans with huge hidden charges and astronomically high interest rates.
More than a hundred people came together on Wednesday to discuss what churches are doing to help meet the need for emergency shelter during the winter.