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Mental health welfare claimants more than twice as likely to lose their benefits

By Iain MacDonald23rd January 2019News England

People who are mentally ill are 2.4 times more likely than claimants with non-psychiatric conditions to lose their existing benefits following a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility assessment, research has

Government reject fresh pressure to scrap two-child benefit cap

By Richard Wheeler and Jennifer McKiernan15th January 201915th January 2019News England

Fresh pressure to scrap the two-child benefit cap entirely has been rejected by the Government. Work and pensions minister Alok Sharma told the Commons the Conservatives believe the overall policy

Two-child benefit cap scrapped among reforms for more ‘compassionate’ Universal Credit

By The Press Association11th January 201911th January 2019News England

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

MPs demand ‘minister for hunger’ to tackle ‘scandal’ of malnutrition affecting millions

By David Wilcock10th January 2019News England

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

Government admits more than 4,500 disabled people wrongly stripped of benefits

By Alain Tolhurst21st December 201823rd December 2018News England

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

Cross-party MP’s warn Universal Credit reform could be disastrous for disabled people

By Ellie Cullen21st December 201823rd December 2018News England

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

One in 10 young parents turning to food banks and skipping meals over money worries

By Alan Jones20th December 201823rd December 2018News England

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

Lack of fixed postal address sees homeless being denied access to public services

By Alan Jones18th December 201823rd December 2018News England

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

Corbyn urges Scottish Government to use power to lift inhumane two-child cap

By The Press Association17th December 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

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

Campaigners press for child benefits top-up to ‘lift thousands out of poverty’

By The Press Association10th December 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

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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Mental health welfare claimants more than twice as likely to lose their benefits

Government reject fresh pressure to scrap two-child benefit cap

Two-child benefit cap scrapped among reforms for more ‘compassionate’ Universal Credit

MPs demand ‘minister for hunger’ to tackle ‘scandal’ of malnutrition affecting millions

Government admits more than 4,500 disabled people wrongly stripped of benefits

Cross-party MP’s warn Universal Credit reform could be disastrous for disabled people

One in 10 young parents turning to food banks and skipping meals over money worries

Lack of fixed postal address sees homeless being denied access to public services

Corbyn urges Scottish Government to use power to lift inhumane two-child cap

Campaigners press for child benefits top-up to ‘lift thousands out of poverty’

Plastic surgeon guilty of attempting to murder fellow doctor he ‘hated’

Brand says he ‘never engaged in non-consensual activity’ after being charged

MPs call for urgent action to end child deaths linked to temporary accommodation

Major poll reveals ‘startling collapse’ in public satisfaction with NHS across UK

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Tag: Welfare / Benefits

Mental health welfare claimants more than twice as likely to lose their benefits

Government reject fresh pressure to scrap two-child benefit cap

Two-child benefit cap scrapped among reforms for more ‘compassionate’ Universal Credit

MPs demand ‘minister for hunger’ to tackle ‘scandal’ of malnutrition affecting millions

Government admits more than 4,500 disabled people wrongly stripped of benefits

Cross-party MP’s warn Universal Credit reform could be disastrous for disabled people

One in 10 young parents turning to food banks and skipping meals over money worries

Lack of fixed postal address sees homeless being denied access to public services

Corbyn urges Scottish Government to use power to lift inhumane two-child cap

Campaigners press for child benefits top-up to ‘lift thousands out of poverty’