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Disabled benefit cuts will cost taxpayer more than they save, says MS charity

By Tony Diver9th April 2019News England

Benefit cuts for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will cost the Government more money than they save, a charity has said. A report released by the MS Society says that

More families to be ‘pulled into poverty’ over continued benefits freeze

By Alan Jones8th April 2019News England

More families are likely to be “pulled into poverty” because of the continued freeze on working age benefits and tax credits, according to a new report. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Children going hungry as free school meals not offered to low-income families

By Alan Jones2nd April 2019News England

Children are going hungry as free school meals are not offered to many whose parents are on a low income, a new study suggests. A report for the Child Poverty

Sturgeon defends record despite ‘regrettable’ rise in child poverty

By The Press Association29th March 2019News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has described a rise in child poverty as “deeply regrettable” as she defended her government’s record on the issue. The First Minister argued the welfare policies of the

DWP ‘has limited evidence’ of what works helping disabled people find employment

By Alan Jones28th March 2019News England

The Government department dealing with disabled people has “limited evidence” of what works to support them into employment, according to an official report. The National Audit Office (NAO) said the

Actor urges financial support for victims of the troubles amid ‘scandalous’ Brexit waste

By Catherine Wylie27th March 2019News Northern Ireland

Jimmy Nesbitt has said it is “scandalous” so much money has been “wasted” on Brexit while special pensions for those left severely injured in The Troubles are still not guaranteed.

Man paralysed during troubles ‘disappointed’ in Karen Bradley’s performance

By Catherine Wylie27th March 2019News Northern Ireland

A man paralysed in a shooting during The Troubles has said he is “disappointed” in Karen Bradley’s performance as he continues to campaign for a special pension. Peter Heathwood, 65,

Nearly half a million food bank parcels given out over 18 months period in Scotland

By The Press Association27th March 2019News Scotland

Almost half a million food parcels were given out by independent food banks in 18 months, nearly double the number previously thought, according to new figures. Data available for the

Northern Ireland conflict victims feel they are being ‘punished for surviving’

By Michael McHugh27th March 2019News Northern Ireland

Some victims of the Northern Ireland conflict feel as though the Government is punishing them for surviving, a representative has claimed. Paul Gallagher (pictured) was left in a wheelchair 25

New figures show over half of Universal Credit claimants have money deducted

By Tony Diver21st March 2019News England

More than half of Universal Credit claimants have money “deducted” from their benefits by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), new figures have shown. Figures released in response to

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Disabled benefit cuts will cost taxpayer more than they save, says MS charity

More families to be ‘pulled into poverty’ over continued benefits freeze

Children going hungry as free school meals not offered to low-income families

Sturgeon defends record despite ‘regrettable’ rise in child poverty

DWP ‘has limited evidence’ of what works helping disabled people find employment

Actor urges financial support for victims of the troubles amid ‘scandalous’ Brexit waste

Man paralysed during troubles ‘disappointed’ in Karen Bradley’s performance

Nearly half a million food bank parcels given out over 18 months period in Scotland

Northern Ireland conflict victims feel they are being ‘punished for surviving’

New figures show over half of Universal Credit claimants have money deducted

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Welfare / Benefits

Disabled benefit cuts will cost taxpayer more than they save, says MS charity

More families to be ‘pulled into poverty’ over continued benefits freeze

Children going hungry as free school meals not offered to low-income families

Sturgeon defends record despite ‘regrettable’ rise in child poverty

DWP ‘has limited evidence’ of what works helping disabled people find employment

Actor urges financial support for victims of the troubles amid ‘scandalous’ Brexit waste

Man paralysed during troubles ‘disappointed’ in Karen Bradley’s performance

Nearly half a million food bank parcels given out over 18 months period in Scotland

Northern Ireland conflict victims feel they are being ‘punished for surviving’

New figures show over half of Universal Credit claimants have money deducted