Ministers urged to end benefits ‘cliff edge’ for carers who also have a job
The Government is being urged by MPs to end the benefits “cliff edge” for carers who also work which can see them lose out if they receive even a small
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Disabled men in High Court challenge to ‘seriously detrimental’ impact of benefits scheme
Two severely disabled men have begun a High Court challenge against the Government’s controversial Universal Credit benefits scheme, which they say has left them unable to meet many of their
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Adopted children covered by new exemption from two-child benefit limit
Restrictions on benefit payments to families with more than two children have been relaxed, with a new exemption covering all of those who are adopted or taken in by relatives
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Food banks report sharp rise in emergency three-day supply hand-outs
A record number of emergency supplies were handed out by food banks in the past year, research has revealed. The Trussell Trust said its network distributed more than 1.3 million
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Fresh anger over Windrush scandal as more heartbreaking cases emerge
The Home Office is facing fresh anger over the Windrush scandal after “heartbreaking” new cases emerged. Labour MP David Lammy, a prominent figure in exposing the fiasco, reported that his
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Ministers urged to go further in reforming disability benefits following major review
MPs and campaigners have urged the Government to go further in reforming benefits for disabled people after ministers published their response to a major review. The Department for Work and
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Study warns of ‘desperate choices’ low-paid families face with many skipping meals
More than one in three working parents cannot afford to have regular meals, showing the “desperate choices” low paid families have to make, according to a new study. Research by
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Two-child limit for tax credits and universal credit ruled lawful by High Court
Families have lost a High Court challenge against the Government’s two-child rule for payment of tax credits and universal credit. A judge in London ruled on Friday that the policy
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Government spent £5M preparing defunct policy to stop housing benefit for young people
Ministers spent £5 million preparing a policy that affected 90 people in its first three months before it was scrapped, according to new figures. Last month Work and Pensions Secretary
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Rape clause branded ‘disgrace which may re-traumatise women’ – SNP’s Westminster leader
The Government’s rape clause is a disgrace, the SNP’s Westminster leader has said as he sought to put Theresa May on the spot over claims made by her Work and
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