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MP warns over ‘state-sponsored destitution’ amid ‘gaping hole’ in welfare system

By Jon Vale29th January 2018News England

A senior MP has issued a fresh warning about “state-sponsored destitution” amid claims of a “gaping hole” in the welfare system. Figures uncovered by Labour’s Frank Field found that nearly

Major u-turn sees Government reviewing all 1.6 million disability benefit claims

By Jon Vale29th January 2018News England

The Government is going to review all 1.6 million claims for a disability benefit after it decided not to contest a High Court ruling. Ministers previously said accepting the decision

Half of children in some parts of UK growing up in poverty, report warns

By Alan Jones24th January 2018News England

Half of children in some parts of the UK are growing up in poverty, revealing a “growing crisis”, a new report warns. Research by the End Child Poverty coalition showed

MP concern as more than 220,000 score ‘zero points’ on disability benefits tests

By Jon Vale22nd January 2018News England

More than 220,000 people have been given “zero scores” in both parts of the test for disability benefits in only 18 months, according to new figures. Labour’s Angela Eagle called

Major new survey warns disability benefit claiments not being paid enough to live on

By Jon Vale19th January 2018News England

Some 60% of people claiming the main long-term sickness benefit believe the amount of money they get is not enough to live on, according to a major new survey. Labour

Tory MP apologises over suggestion unemployed people should have vasectomies

By Sam Lister16th January 2018News England

A Tory MP promoted in Theresa May’s reshuffle has apologised over a blog post suggesting benefit claimants should have vasectomies. Ben Bradley, who was named as Conservative vice chairman for

1.3 million calls to Universal Credit helpline abandoned in a year, figures show

By Jon Vale10th January 2018News England

More than one million calls to the Universal Credit helpline have been abandoned without claimants getting an answer over a 12-month period, new figures show. Labour MP Jim McMahon said

FOI request finds thousands of carers missing out on state pension credits

By Victoria Shaw8th January 2018News England

Thousands of carers could be missing out on valuable rights which would help them build a bigger state pension, figures obtained by a mutual insurer suggest. Royal London said a

Ministers vow to reform disability benefits tests after independent PIP review

By Jon Vale19th December 2017News England

Ministers have pledged to reform tests for disability benefits after accepting all the recommendations in an official review. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has accepted partially or in

Access to Work claimant says Government thinks disabled people cost too much

By Jon Vale18th December 2017News England

Disabled people are seen as a burden on society “because the Government thinks we cost too much money”, an Access to Work claimant has said. Julie Fernandez is an actor,

Tag: Welfare / Benefits

MP warns over ‘state-sponsored destitution’ amid ‘gaping hole’ in welfare system

Major u-turn sees Government reviewing all 1.6 million disability benefit claims

Half of children in some parts of UK growing up in poverty, report warns

MP concern as more than 220,000 score ‘zero points’ on disability benefits tests

Major new survey warns disability benefit claiments not being paid enough to live on

Tory MP apologises over suggestion unemployed people should have vasectomies

1.3 million calls to Universal Credit helpline abandoned in a year, figures show

FOI request finds thousands of carers missing out on state pension credits

Ministers vow to reform disability benefits tests after independent PIP review

Access to Work claimant says Government thinks disabled people cost too much

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

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Tag: Welfare / Benefits

MP warns over ‘state-sponsored destitution’ amid ‘gaping hole’ in welfare system

Major u-turn sees Government reviewing all 1.6 million disability benefit claims

Half of children in some parts of UK growing up in poverty, report warns

MP concern as more than 220,000 score ‘zero points’ on disability benefits tests

Major new survey warns disability benefit claiments not being paid enough to live on

Tory MP apologises over suggestion unemployed people should have vasectomies

1.3 million calls to Universal Credit helpline abandoned in a year, figures show

FOI request finds thousands of carers missing out on state pension credits

Ministers vow to reform disability benefits tests after independent PIP review

Access to Work claimant says Government thinks disabled people cost too much