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Introduction of welfare state and food access.
Response to economic and social challenges.
Reduction in poverty and improved health and education. -
Introduction of the first food bank—Trussel Trust
UK-based charity.
To provide emergency food aid to those in crisis -
The collapse of major financial institutions leads to an economic turndown.
Effected by rising house prices and household debt. - Families faced household insecurity due to job losses and struggled to afford basic necessities. -
Government Welfare Benefit
Pilot Rollout: Focused on limited groups: unemployed, single, and without dependents.
Goals: Support financial independence, encourage employment, tackle poverty and promote social mobility. -
As a result of the pandemic - Caused widespread job losses, increased prices on food, energy, and housing prices.
Increased reliance on welfare and food banks -
National Lockdown: Surge in unemployment, food insecurity worsened, increased financial hardship, increased demand for food banks.
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Trade disruptions between UK and EU
Delays on perishable goods, price increases and limited availability for consumers, labour shortages (agriculture), and shortages of workers led to delivery delays. -
Russia invaded Ukraine - leading to widespread geopolitical instability and the fall of economies.
The UK sanctioned Russia, targeting sectors such as oil and gas, and frozen the assets of government officials. -
Aims to identify a country's vulnerabilities and guide policies, particularly during crises.
To improve the ability to provide sufficient and nutritious food to populations.