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Financial Health & Literacy
Benefit cap hits more Ipswich families as calls grow to scrap policy
The number of Ipswich households affected by the government's benefit cap has risen 77% since February. Charities are urging the policy to be abolished, saying it contributes to poverty and homelessness.New data shows Ipswich residents have one of the lowest disposable incomes in the East of England
As inflation and regional inequality continue to impact households, Ipswich residents had around £18,240 in gross disposable household income (GDHI) in 2022. Only residents in Luton had less.Today’s supporter
Brighten the Corners
Brighten the Corners runs a diverse live music programme, training and education opportunities across three venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.
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