Amber Rudd has announced a set of reforms to the Government’s new Universal Credit, saying that the system she inherited was not as “effective” or “compassionate” as she wanted. The
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MPs have demanded a “minister for hunger” be appointed by the Government to tackle the “scandal” of hunger and malnutrition affecting millions, including children, in the UK. The Environmental Audit
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The Government has admitted that more than 4,500 disabled people were wrongly stripped of benefits despite having “good reasons” for missing assessments. Work and pensions minister Sarah Newton revealed they
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Universal Credit could have potentially “disastrous” consequences for disabled people, a cross-party group of MPs has warned. The Commons Work and Pensions Committee called on the Government to take urgent
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One in 10 young parents has used food banks and many skip meals because they cannot afford to eat properly, according to a report. Research by the Young Women’s Trust
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Homeless people are being denied access to public services because they do not have a fixed postal address, according to a report. Citizens Advice said the homeless could have their
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The “cruel” two-child benefits cap must be brought to an end in Scotland, Jeremy Corbyn has said. Speaking in Edinburgh at a Christmas lunch attended by people who have experienced
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Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has been urged to help hard-up families by increasing child benefit payments by £5 a week as part of his budget. Children’s charities, academics, trade unions
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A new payment to help cover the costs of having children has been introduced in Scotland. Families on low incomes can now apply for the Best Start Grant, with applications
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Jeremy Corbyn triggered fury on the Tory benches as he accused them of labelling disabled people “scroungers” and creating a “hostile environment” for people on benefits. Prime Minister Theresa May
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