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Benefit Rules Forced 500 Women To Reveal They Were Raped

The so-called 'rape clause' exempts women from the DWP's controversial two-child benefits cap.
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More Than Four Million People Are Living More Than 50% Below Official Poverty Line

There are 14.3 million people in poverty in the UK, the Social Metrics Commission found.
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Universal Credit Two-Child Limit Taking Toll On Family Life, Study Suggests

"The Government’s two-child limit goes against this fundamental principle and is pushing many families and children into poverty."
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Children Are Going Hungry Amid Harsh Restrictions On Free School Meals – Report

"The outlook is set to remain bleak.”
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Thousands Of Universal Credit Claimants 'Unlawfully Discriminated Against', Court Hears

Three disabled people have launched legal action against the government.
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Single Mums Are Being Hit Hardest By The Government’s Benefits Cap

New analysis from Labour shows 85% of those affected are women bringing up children alone.
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Universal Credit: Work And Pensions Secretary 'Privately Confirming' Impact To Ministers

Millions of families could lose out on £200 a month, according to The Times.
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Universal Credit ‘Costs Self-Employed Thousands Every Year’

Experts have urged the government to go back to the drawing board.
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Food Banks In 2017: Change Is Possible

As we approach Christmas, we can expect thousands of people up and down the country to be forced to rely on the kindness of strangers simply to eat
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Hammond's Budget: A Miserable Offer To Low Income Families

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