Government welfare reforms fuelling homelessness
Claimants of Universal Credit are often at greater risk of losing their home amid spiralling costs.
Tag: benefits
Tory minister accused of ‘cosplaying as Liam Neeson’ in bizarre DWP video
Zero stars out of five for this cinematic flop. The DWP went all 'Liam Neeson' in their bid to crack-down on benefit fraud this week.
Full list of Tory MPs who voted for real-terms benefits and pensions cut
Labour MP Beth Winter described the proposal as a vote to "increase the level of poverty in this country."
Thérèse Coffey claimed £200,000 on expenses while cutting your benefits
The work and pensions secretary suggested that those set to lose out from the UC cut should work more hours.
Scrap two-child benefits limit to tackle child poverty, report urges
The Social Mobility Commission is calling for a shake-up of the child welfare system and extra funding for disadvantaged pupils.
Bereaved families demand public inquiry into deaths of benefits claimants
In the letter Therese Coffey, they write: “On behalf of those we have lost, we are doing all we can to find out how the state has failed to protect vulnerable people from death and serious harm."