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Executive Director responds to the Autumn Budget 2026
October 28th 2026

Executive Director responds to the Autumn Budget 2026

"We welcome measures in today's Budget that will help ease pressure on household finances, including the £100 payment for households with lower council tax bands, continued support with energy bills, reforms to standing charges, and action to reduce everyday costs. 

"These measures matter because financial security and warm homes are strong predictors of good health. When families have more disposable income, they are better able to afford essentials such as food, heating and housing, helping to reduce…


HEN Directors comment on new ONS figures on Healthy Life Expectancy
February 19th 2026
HEN Directors comment on new ONS figures on Healthy Life…

New figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)…

Academic Co-Director gives evidence in final module of the Covid-19 Inquiry
February 18th 2026
Academic Co-Director gives evidence in final module of the Covid-19…

Health Equity North’s world-leading expert on health inequalities presented further…

Health Equity North directors respond to Child Poverty Strategy announcement
December 5th 2025
Health Equity North directors respond to Child Poverty Strategy announcement

“The Government’s Child Poverty Strategy marks an important moment in…

BLOG: Why Scrapping the Two-Child Benefit Cap Matters
November 27th 2025
BLOG: Why Scrapping the Two-Child Benefit Cap Matters

By Head of Public Affairs Alexis Darby The Chancellor Rachel…

Chair of the Child of the North APPG issues statement following the removal of the two child cap
November 26th 2025
Chair of the Child of the North APPG issues statement…

Today (Wednesday November 26, 2025) Chancellor  announced in the Autumn…

Health Equity North directors’ statement following the removal of the two-child benefit cap
November 26th 2025
Health Equity North directors’ statement following the removal of the…

Today (Wednesday November 26, 2025) Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP announced…

Poor health in the North costing the UK billions in lost productivity
November 20th 2025
Poor health in the North costing the UK billions in…

A report released today (November 20, 2025) by Health Equity…

Study reveals stark socio-economic and ethnic inequalities in neonatal units
November 5th 2025
Study reveals stark socio-economic and ethnic inequalities in neonatal units

A new study using data from all NHS neonatal units…

Government schemes could save UK over £20 billion by getting 5% back to work
October 15th 2025
Government schemes could save UK over £20 billion by getting…

Read the full report here  The Government could save upwards…

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