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Half of 1.6 million food parcels handed out in past year linked to benefit delays

By Alan Jones25th April 2019News England

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

IFS finds Universal Credit disproportionately reduces incomes among poorer adults

By Vicky Shaw24th April 2019News England

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.

Billion pound bill expected for fixing ‘serially botched’ disability benefits

By Jennifer McKiernan17th April 201917th April 2019News England

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

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,

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Half of 1.6 million food parcels handed out in past year linked to benefit delays

IFS finds Universal Credit disproportionately reduces incomes among poorer adults

Billion pound bill expected for fixing ‘serially botched’ disability 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

Doctors warn of ‘threat to patient safety’ over elderly people stuck in A&E

Mental health deaths inquiry to ‘confront big and difficult questions head on’

Prescription charges in England frozen for first time in three years – Starmer

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Tag: Welfare / Benefits

Half of 1.6 million food parcels handed out in past year linked to benefit delays

IFS finds Universal Credit disproportionately reduces incomes among poorer adults

Billion pound bill expected for fixing ‘serially botched’ disability 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