Labour sets out plans to replace Universal Credit
A Labor government would replace universal credit with a welfare system that would allow low-income welfare workers to keep more of their takeaway income. Shadow … Read more
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Cut to Universal Credit payments will see families 'plunged back into debt'
Cutting universal loan payments by £ 20 a week could result in “hundreds of thousands” more people falling into poverty, a survey found. Almost half … Read more
Universal Credit cuts and Energy bill rises a 'perfect storm', warns Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice, a consumer protection charity, warns families of a “perfect storm” this fall as energy bills rise while universal loan payments fall. Regulator Ofgem … Read more
End of Universal Credit uplift to hurt key workers says new report
More than 660,000 low-paid key workers, including nurses, supermarket workers and social workers, will be among the millions of people affected after the universal loan … Read more
Universal Credit uplift ending will affect 660,000 key workers
More than 660,000 low-paid key workers, including nurses, supermarket workers and social workers, will be among the millions of people affected after the universal loan … Read more
Universal Credit 2021 cuts – calls to double child payments to plug benefits gap
Activists are calling for an increase in child benefit payments to offset an impending cut in the universal credit. The Department of Labor and Pensions … Read more
Universal Credit boost should be permanent say Tories
Six former Conservative labor and pension clerks have spoken with “one voice” to urge the Chancellor to make the pandemic-inspired universal credit hike of £ … Read more
Universal Credit boost should be permanent, say Tories
Six former Conservative labor and pension clerks have spoken with “one voice” to urge the Chancellor to make the pandemic-inspired universal credit hike of £ … Read more
Almost half of Universal Credit claimants see their benefits cut
45% of people who apply for universal credit are not getting the maximum amount they should, according to a new report. The mirror says nearly … Read more
Third of people applying to rent face credit discrimination
Around a third of people applying for a property in Great Britain are discriminated against because of “bad” tenant references, according to the tenant due … Read more
