benefits
Here’s where to find help as the cost of living soars
Here’s where to find help as the cost of living soars
The UK cost of living is increasing faster than at any other time in the past three decades. Here are some steps to take if you’re struggling.
MPs win fight to make disability benefits research public after DWP refusal
MPs win fight to make disability benefits research public after DWP refusal
MPs will obtain a copy of the report – which the government received in 2020 – directly from researchers and publish it themselves.
Universal credit taper rate change does not help low-income families ‘live with dignity’
Universal credit taper rate change does not help low-income families ‘live with dignity’
Universal credit changes kicking in on Wednesday will not make any difference in the lives of around two thirds of claimants, experts said.
Legacy benefits freeze left disabled people living on ‘historically’ low payments, court hears
Legacy benefits freeze left disabled people living on ‘historically’ low payments, court hears
‘What kidnappers do’ – DWP forcing universal credit claimants to pose for photo with daily paper
‘What kidnappers do’ – DWP forcing universal credit claimants to pose for photo with daily paper
‘Degrading’ disability benefits assessments leave people ‘in physical pain’
‘Degrading’ disability benefits assessments leave people ‘in physical pain’
Charity helps people with no access to state support ‘every 11 minutes’
Charity helps people with no access to state support ‘every 11 minutes’
Benefits freeze must end with above-inflation rise, says Citizens Advice
Benefits freeze must end with above-inflation rise, says Citizens Advice
Amber Rudd announces benefit sanctions will be reduced to six months
Amber Rudd announces benefit sanctions will be reduced to six months
The benefits freeze will not be lifted in the Spring Statement, says Rudd
The benefits freeze will not be lifted in the Spring Statement, says Rudd
Finland’s basic income experiment has returned its long-awaited first results
Finland’s basic income experiment has returned its long-awaited first results
One year after I, Daniel Blake – what has changed?
One year after I, Daniel Blake – what has changed?
Single mothers in High Court victory over government’s benefit cap
Single mothers in High Court victory over government’s benefit cap
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