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Million more children threatened with poverty due to Government policy – report

By Alan Jones6th November 2017News England

Government policy has created an austerity generation, threatening to send one million more children into poverty, a new report warns. Research revealed that families already at greater risk of poverty,

Childcare costs holding back parents who want to work, survey finds

By Alan Jones2nd November 2017News England

Low pay and a lack of affordable childcare are holding back parents who want to work, a study has found. Research by the Child Poverty Action Group showed that one

Universal Credit requirements ‘could push single-parent families into poverty’

By Alan Jones1st November 2017News England

New job-seeking requirements placed on parents of young children under Universal Credit risk pushing single-parent families into poverty, a report warns. A study by campaign group Gingerbread suggested that 165,000

Westminster welfare reforms ‘could see 30,000 disabled Scots lose benefits’

By The Press Association30th October 2017News Scotland

About 30,000 disabled people in Scotland could lose entitlement to disability benefits as a result of UK Government welfare reforms, according to a new report. The Scottish Government research looked

Universal Credit rollout branded ‘morally repugnant’ by Nicola Sturgeon

By The Press Association26th October 2017News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has blasted Tories at Westminster over the failure to pause the rollout of Universal Credit, branding the decision as “morally repugnant”. The First Minister hit out after it

Government appeal against ruling on benefit cap that discriminates against lone parents

By Cathy Gordon24th October 2017News England

The Government has launched an appeal against a ruling that its controversial benefit cap unlawfully discriminates against lone parents with children under two. A High Court judge in London said

Tory MP to miss welfare vote – to run the line at Champions League tie

By David Hughes18th October 2017News Scotland

A Tory MP is set to miss a debate and vote on welfare policy because he will be running the line at a Champions League football tie in Barcelona. Douglas

PM rejects calls to halt Universal Credit roll-out as helpline charges scrapped

By Andrew Woodcock, Gavin Cordon and Arj Singh18th October 2017News England

Theresa May has again rejected calls to pause the roll-out of Universal Credit as ministers announced that controversial charges of up to 55p a minute to call a helpline were

People with epilepsy at risk from inadequate benefits system, charity says

By Jon Vale16th October 2017News England

The lives and safety of people with epilepsy are being put at risk by an inadequate and ineffective disability benefits system, campaigners have warned. Epilepsy Action says the condition has

SNP Minister calls on Theresa May to end ‘injustice’ of so-called ‘rape clause’

By Katrine Bussey9th October 2017News Scotland

Scotland’s Social Security Minister has challenged Theresa May to show “compassion” and end the “injustice” of the so-called rape clause. Jeane Freeman, a former Labour adviser who is now an

Tag: Welfare Reform

Million more children threatened with poverty due to Government policy – report

Childcare costs holding back parents who want to work, survey finds

Universal Credit requirements ‘could push single-parent families into poverty’

Westminster welfare reforms ‘could see 30,000 disabled Scots lose benefits’

Universal Credit rollout branded ‘morally repugnant’ by Nicola Sturgeon

Government appeal against ruling on benefit cap that discriminates against lone parents

Tory MP to miss welfare vote – to run the line at Champions League tie

PM rejects calls to halt Universal Credit roll-out as helpline charges scrapped

People with epilepsy at risk from inadequate benefits system, charity says

SNP Minister calls on Theresa May to end ‘injustice’ of so-called ‘rape clause’

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

Million more children threatened with poverty due to Government policy – report

Childcare costs holding back parents who want to work, survey finds

Universal Credit requirements ‘could push single-parent families into poverty’

Westminster welfare reforms ‘could see 30,000 disabled Scots lose benefits’

Universal Credit rollout branded ‘morally repugnant’ by Nicola Sturgeon

Government appeal against ruling on benefit cap that discriminates against lone parents

Tory MP to miss welfare vote – to run the line at Champions League tie

PM rejects calls to halt Universal Credit roll-out as helpline charges scrapped

People with epilepsy at risk from inadequate benefits system, charity says

SNP Minister calls on Theresa May to end ‘injustice’ of so-called ‘rape clause’