‘Over half of people in poverty are in working families’
A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds 56% of those in poverty are in... read more
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A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds 56% of those in poverty are in... read more
A new report shows that work does help many families out of poverty, but that benefits... read more
A new report on the impact of Universal Credit finds many recipients will lose out,... read more
The minimum wage is to rise by four times the rate of inflation from April for those aged... read more
The SNP has launched its manifesto which includes pledges on parental leave and welfare. read more
The Trussell Trust says this year has seen the sharpest increase in the number of people,... read more
A new study for the Trussell Trust finds 22% of people visiting food banks are single... read more
The Resolution Foundation think tank says the benefits freeze appears to be over for major... read more
A new report on the impact of Universal Credit on families in East London shows many feel... read more
Labour has pledged to overhaul Universal Credit and end the sanctions which many say have... read more
The Yellowhammer report suggests a potential crisis in social care in a no deal Brexit.... read more
A new study from Citizens Advice shows the extent to which families have been affected by... read more
Parents are being reminded to renew their tax credit claims by 31st July. read more
One in four young mums are skipping meals, according to a new poll. read more
A new analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows losses of up to £1,000 a year... read more
A new thinktank report proposes financial compensation be paid to Universal Credit... read more
Child poverty set to deepen, warns report. read more
Citizens Advice report finds around half of the people who visit it about Universal Credit... read more
John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, outlines how working families on... read more
UC high court win for single mums
Four single mums win their Universal Credit challenge against the Secretary of State for... read more
Single mums punished by austerity
New figures show single parents have borne the brunt of austerity. read more