Universal Credit cut an ‘unconscionable’ breach of human rights law
The UN's poverty envoy said Boris Johnson's benefits cut is "deliberately regressive".
Tag: Universal Credit
MPs back motion to cancel Universal Credit cut
253 MPs, including Conservative members, backed the motion, which is likely to be ignored by Boris Johnson.
Coincidence? With Universal Credit vote looming, Johnson plots reshuffle
Dominic Raab and Priti Patel are said to be at risk of demotion in a looming Cabinet reshuffle.
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.
‘How do you sleep at night’? Anger as £20 UC uplift cut will go-ahead
'This is what class conflict looks like.'
Universal Credit cut to hit sickest places hardest, charity finds
Ministers are pushing ahead with scrapping the £20-a-week UC uplift at the end of September.
Elevenses: New Term, Same Tories
From the newsletter: Westminster's new battle-lines have been drawn - and they look awfully familiar.
Universal Credit cut risks causing ‘immense, immediate and avoidable hardship’
“Imposing what is effectively the biggest overnight cut to the basic rate of social security since World War II will pile unnecessary financial pressure on around 5.5 million families, both in and out of work.”
Minister rejects calls to keep £20 Universal Credit uplift
The £20-a-week increase, introduced during the coronavirus pandemic, is due to end this month.