Responses

Read latest responses to reports and announcements

Work and Pensions Committee Response

Read our response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee Inquiry into the plan for jobs and employment support.

Political affairs and campaigning
10 Oct 2022

APPG Response

Find out what we believe the Government should be doing to ensure they meet their manifesto commitment to end rough sleeping.

Political affairs and campaigning
20 May 2022

Borders Bill: listening to survivors will help them get the support they need

The Salvation Army is calling for the voice of slavery survivors to be central in Border Bill debate.

Statement
9 Aug 2021

Slavery survivors at heart of response to New Plan for Immigration

The Salvation Army responds to the Government's New Plan for Immigration

Political affairs and campaigning
14 May 2021

Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy Response

The Salvation Army’s response to the Home Office’s call for evidence for the Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) strategy.

Political affairs and campaigning
26 Mar 2021

Coronavirus campaigning response

The outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) has set an unprecedented challenge for individuals, communities, and governments across the UK.

Political affairs and campaigning
28 Apr 2020

Vulnerable people face hunger and malnutrition warns Salvation Army as part of charity coalition

The Salvation Army launches ‘Meals At Home’ for vulnerable elderly community in Penrith.

Press release
16 Apr 2020

Universal Credit will create ‘coronavirus debt crisis’

The five week wait for first Universal Credit payment will force thousands into debt.

Press release
1 Apr 2020

Budget Announcement: Coronavirus budget leaves homeless in the cold

The Salvation Army is urging the Government to ensure that it makes provision for homeless people as part of coronavirus planning.  

Statement
12 Mar 2020

Coronavirus: The Salvation Army ready to help most vulnerable

The Salvation Army is ready to help people who are most vulnerable in communities across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Press release
5 Mar 2020

Millions at risk of Universal Credit ‘lock out’ warns The Salvation Army

Two million sickness benefit claimants could struggle to access digital system.

Press release
11 Feb 2020

Salvation Army emergency response team ready to support quarantine families

Our emergency response team provides food, refreshments and support to the families and friends of people in isolation.

Statement
4 Feb 2020

Queen’s speech: too little too late on homelessness and adult social care

The Queen’s Speech made it clear that the Government will not be able to deliver on key manifesto pledges on homelessness and adult social care.

Statement
3 Feb 2020

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