People who were overpaid carer’s allowance ‘could spend decades paying it back’
There has been a big jump in people found to have been overpaid Carer’s Allowance – and some may face decades paying back what they owe – according to a
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Fewer getting help as 1.84 million social care requests leaves system at ‘crisis point’
The social care system in England is at “crisis point”, with more people asking for care but fewer receiving it, according to a report. The study, from the influential King’s
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Call for urgent action to tackle 2.5 million children living in ‘food insecure’ households
An independent children’s food watchdog is needed to help tackle child food insecurity in the UK, according to a report. Young people are joining actor and Children’s Future Food Inquiry
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Half of 1.6 million food parcels handed out in past year linked to benefit delays
A record near-1.6 million emergency supplies have been handed out by food banks in the past year, with a third going to children, figures reveal. The Trussell Trust said the
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IFS finds Universal Credit disproportionately reduces incomes among poorer adults
Some 1.9 million adults will be at least £1,000 per year worse off under Universal Credit – while 1.6 million will gain more than this amount – analysis has found.
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Billion pound bill expected for fixing ‘serially botched’ disability benefits
A £1 billion bill is expected for fixing botched disability benefits, MPs have warned. Vulnerable claimants lost out on £340 million support due to systemic errors when disability payments were
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Disabled benefit cuts will cost taxpayer more than they save, says MS charity
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
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More families to be ‘pulled into poverty’ over continued benefits freeze
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
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Children going hungry as free school meals not offered to low-income families
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
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Sturgeon defends record despite ‘regrettable’ rise in child poverty
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
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