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Benefits assessments left sexual abuse survivors ‘curled up on the floor crying’

By Richard Wheeler, George Ryan, Josh Thomas and Elizabeth Arnold, Political Staff3rd July 2019News England

Sexual abuse survivors have been “curled up on the floor crying” during their benefits assessment, MPs have heard. Labour’s Ruth George highlighted the wider impact of the benefits system on

MP calls for claimant grants to cope with five-week Universal Credit delay

By Josh Thomas1st July 2019News England

Grants should be available to help the “most vulnerable” cope with delays in Universal Credit payments without having to resort to foodbanks, MPs have heard. Change UK acting leader Heidi

Fears over ‘lost’ £88M to help feed poorest children prompts inquiry demand

By Richard Wheeler and George Ryan27th June 2019News England

Some £88 million destined to help feed the poorest children is feared “lost”, ministers have been warned. Former welfare reform minister Frank Field raised concerns over what happens to cash

Families reveal ‘shame’ felt as two-child limit takes toll on low-income households

By Alan Jones26th June 2019News England

Parents are cutting back on fresh food, building up debts and being forced to drop children’s activities like swimming lessons because of the two-child Universal Credit and tax credit limit,

Minister announces £3 million after-school care fund to tackle child poverty

By The Press Association24th June 2019News Scotland

The Scottish Government is investing £3 million in after-school care and holiday clubs for youngsters as part of its “bold vision” of abolishing child poverty. Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell revealed

One in 28 Scots experience extreme disadvantage each year, report finds

By The Press Association24th June 2019News Scotland

One in 28 adults in Scotland experiences extreme disadvantage, such as homelessness and substance dependency, each year, according to new research. The study found that almost 200,000 adults in Scotland

Quarter of local authority jobs axed or outsourced over last 10 years

By Alan Jones20th June 2019News England

One in four council jobs has been axed or outsourced in the past decade as a result of austerity, a new study suggests. Staff numbers have halved in some local

MP questions ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach to Westminster’s homeless

By David Hughes19th June 2019News England

An MP has questioned whether the Commons is adopting an “out of sight, out of mind” approach to homelessness after rough sleepers were moved from outside an entrance to Parliament.

Manchester homeless charity ‘blown away’ as rockers Metallica donate £40,000

By Alex Green19th June 2019News England

Heavy metal group Metallica made a substantial donation to a Manchester-based homeless charity after playing a sold-out concert at the city’s Etihad Stadium. The group gifted more than £40,000 to

Rough sleeping in London branded ‘catastrophic’ after hitting record high

By Jemma Crew19th June 2019News England

The number of rough sleepers on London’s streets has reached a record high with an increase of almost a fifth in a year, new data shows. Some 8,855 people slept

Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Benefits assessments left sexual abuse survivors ‘curled up on the floor crying’

MP calls for claimant grants to cope with five-week Universal Credit delay

Fears over ‘lost’ £88M to help feed poorest children prompts inquiry demand

Families reveal ‘shame’ felt as two-child limit takes toll on low-income households

Minister announces £3 million after-school care fund to tackle child poverty

One in 28 Scots experience extreme disadvantage each year, report finds

Quarter of local authority jobs axed or outsourced over last 10 years

MP questions ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach to Westminster’s homeless

Manchester homeless charity ‘blown away’ as rockers Metallica donate £40,000

Rough sleeping in London branded ‘catastrophic’ after hitting record high

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer

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Tag: Poverty / Austerity

Benefits assessments left sexual abuse survivors ‘curled up on the floor crying’

MP calls for claimant grants to cope with five-week Universal Credit delay

Fears over ‘lost’ £88M to help feed poorest children prompts inquiry demand

Families reveal ‘shame’ felt as two-child limit takes toll on low-income households

Minister announces £3 million after-school care fund to tackle child poverty

One in 28 Scots experience extreme disadvantage each year, report finds

Quarter of local authority jobs axed or outsourced over last 10 years

MP questions ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach to Westminster’s homeless

Manchester homeless charity ‘blown away’ as rockers Metallica donate £40,000

Rough sleeping in London branded ‘catastrophic’ after hitting record high