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Some banks have been advised not to lend against Universal Credit, says MP

By Peter Cary28th November 2017News Scotland

Some banks have been told not to lend money to anyone claiming Universal Credit, an SNP MP has claimed. Philippa Whitford added that claimants looking for loans could be driven

Sickness and disability benefits reform criticised by Labour and campaigners

By Jon Vale27th November 2017News England

Labour have joined campaigners in rounding on a flagship reform to sickness and disability benefits, after it emerged 18,000 new claimants with the worst conditions each year will no longer

Shelter fear calls to helpline could top last years total of 100,000 leading up to Christmas

By Victoria Shaw27th November 2017News England

Shelter says its free helpline received a cry for help every 22 seconds during its busiest times last Christmas – and it fears the situation could be worse this winter.

Budget: Government signals changes to Universal Credit scheme after criticism

By Alan Jones22nd November 2017News England

Changes to the Government’s flagship welfare scheme are to be made after strong criticism that low income families were suffering. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that the wait for the initial

Government policies mean most disadvantaged ‘financially worse off’ – watchdog

By Gavin Cordon17th November 2017News England

The poorest in society are being hit the hardest by the Government’s tax and welfare changes, the official equality watchdog has warned. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said

Children’s Commissioners urge immediate pause in Universal Credit roll-out

By Arj Singh and Andrew Woodcock16th November 2017News England

The UK’s Children’s Commissioners have called for a halt in the controversial roll-out of Universal Credit (UC) for families with children as they face an “almost impossible challenge” due to

Families with one working parent ‘facing particularly hard times’, report warns

By Alan Jones16th November 2017News England

Many low income families will be worse off despite tax changes and a higher living wage because of cuts to Universal Credit, a new report warns. Research for the Joseph

Assessors could get access to benefit claimants’ medical records, says Gauke

By Jon Vale and Dan O'Donoghue14th November 2017News England

Welfare assessors could be given access to claimants’ medical records in a bid improve the service, the Work and Pensions Secretary has told MPs. David Gauke also said that meetings

Government wasting millions reassessing Parkinson’s sufferers for PIP, says charity

By Jon Vale9th November 2017News England

Millions of pounds is being wasted on reassessing people with Parkinson’s for benefits even though their condition will never improve, campaigners have warned. Analysis by Parkinson’s UK suggests it will

Foodbank use soars 30% in areas where Universial Credit introduced, charity urges action

By Alan Jones7th November 2017News England

Foodbanks could struggle to meet demand this winter unless urgent action is taken to improve Universal Credit (UC), the Government has been warned. The Trussell Trust said it was on

Tag: Welfare Reform

Some banks have been advised not to lend against Universal Credit, says MP

Sickness and disability benefits reform criticised by Labour and campaigners

Shelter fear calls to helpline could top last years total of 100,000 leading up to Christmas

Budget: Government signals changes to Universal Credit scheme after criticism

Government policies mean most disadvantaged ‘financially worse off’ – watchdog

Children’s Commissioners urge immediate pause in Universal Credit roll-out

Families with one working parent ‘facing particularly hard times’, report warns

Assessors could get access to benefit claimants’ medical records, says Gauke

Government wasting millions reassessing Parkinson’s sufferers for PIP, says charity

Foodbank use soars 30% in areas where Universial Credit introduced, charity urges action

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

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Tag: Welfare Reform

Some banks have been advised not to lend against Universal Credit, says MP

Sickness and disability benefits reform criticised by Labour and campaigners

Shelter fear calls to helpline could top last years total of 100,000 leading up to Christmas

Budget: Government signals changes to Universal Credit scheme after criticism

Government policies mean most disadvantaged ‘financially worse off’ – watchdog

Children’s Commissioners urge immediate pause in Universal Credit roll-out

Families with one working parent ‘facing particularly hard times’, report warns

Assessors could get access to benefit claimants’ medical records, says Gauke

Government wasting millions reassessing Parkinson’s sufferers for PIP, says charity

Foodbank use soars 30% in areas where Universial Credit introduced, charity urges action