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PM refuses to rule out return to austerity or say whether benefits will be kept in line with inflation

By David Hughes and Sam Blewett, Reporters4th October 2022News England

Liz Truss stressed she must take a “responsible” approach to the public finances, as she faces a Cabinet split and a fresh battle with Tory rebels fighting real-terms cuts to

‘Devastating’ if Tories break promise to increase benefits in line with inflation

By Jemma Crew, Reporter29th September 2022News England

Failing to meet a commitment to increase benefits in line with inflation would lead to disabled people “starving and freezing in their own homes”, a charity has warned. As the

‘No easy solution’ to tackling poverty in Wales with cost-of-living crisis exacerbating problems

By Bronwen Weatherby, Reporter26th September 2022News Wales

There is “no easy solution” to tackling poverty in Wales, a report commissioned by the Welsh Government has found. The major review has highlighted how the current cost-of-living crisis has

Chancellor’s plan puts national debt on ‘unsustainable’ path and only benefits wealthy, IFS warn

By Sam Blewett, Reporter23rd September 2022News England

Kwasi Kwarteng is “betting the house” and putting national debt on an “unsustainable rising path” with vast tax cuts that only benefit those earning more than £155,000, according to the

Child poverty campaigners urge PM to scrap ‘truly catastrophic’ benefit cap

By Jemma Crew, Reporter16th September 2022News England

Child poverty campaigners have called on the new Prime Minister to scrap the “truly catastrophic” benefit cap. Households whose benefits are capped will be left on average £65 a week

Energy plan ‘will not protect poorest and disabled people already struggling’, charities warn

By Jemma Crew, Reporter9th September 2022News England

The energy plan announced by Prime Minister Liz Truss contains a “big hole” as it will not protect the poorest families and disabled people who are already struggling with their

Dozens of charities dealing with ‘tsunami of need’ call for urgent Government support for vulnerable

By Jonathan Bunn, Reporter1st September 2022News England

Dozens of charities on the front line dealing with a “tsunami of need” caused by the cost-of-living crisis have called on the Government to provide urgent financial support to vulnerable

Experts warn of ‘humanitarian crisis’ for children stuck in cold homes if Government does not act

By Jemma Crew, Reporter1st September 2022News England

A “significant humanitarian crisis with millions of children’s development blighted” is on the way if the Government does not act to prevent more than half of UK households plunging into

Food bank users asking for ‘non-cook food’ because of surging energy cost fears

By Kara Kennedy, Reporter31st August 2022News England

Food bank users are now requesting “non-cook food” after surging energy prices mean they “can’t afford to put the oven on”, organisations have warned. The cost-of-living crisis has seen a

Rent cap proposed by Government to protect social housing tenants as costs rise

By Jemma Crew, Reporter31st August 2022News England

Social housing tenants in England could be protected from spiralling rents during the cost-of-living crisis with a cap from next April, the Government has said. Rent increases for people living

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PM refuses to rule out return to austerity or say whether benefits will be kept in line with inflation

‘Devastating’ if Tories break promise to increase benefits in line with inflation

‘No easy solution’ to tackling poverty in Wales with cost-of-living crisis exacerbating problems

Chancellor’s plan puts national debt on ‘unsustainable’ path and only benefits wealthy, IFS warn

Child poverty campaigners urge PM to scrap ‘truly catastrophic’ benefit cap

Energy plan ‘will not protect poorest and disabled people already struggling’, charities warn

Experts warn of ‘humanitarian crisis’ for children stuck in cold homes if Government does not act

Food bank users asking for ‘non-cook food’ because of surging energy cost fears

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

New details revealed about Sara Sharif case as PM says questions to answer

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Tag: Welfare / Benefits

PM refuses to rule out return to austerity or say whether benefits will be kept in line with inflation

‘Devastating’ if Tories break promise to increase benefits in line with inflation

‘No easy solution’ to tackling poverty in Wales with cost-of-living crisis exacerbating problems

Chancellor’s plan puts national debt on ‘unsustainable’ path and only benefits wealthy, IFS warn

Child poverty campaigners urge PM to scrap ‘truly catastrophic’ benefit cap

Energy plan ‘will not protect poorest and disabled people already struggling’, charities warn

Dozens of charities dealing with ‘tsunami of need’ call for urgent Government support for vulnerable

Experts warn of ‘humanitarian crisis’ for children stuck in cold homes if Government does not act

Food bank users asking for ‘non-cook food’ because of surging energy cost fears

Rent cap proposed by Government to protect social housing tenants as costs rise