universal credit

MPs Launch Inquiry Into Universal Credit Claimants Forced To Turn To Prostitution

The Work and Pensions Committee is calling for evidence on "survival sex".
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DWP Minister Rejects Link Between Universal Credit And Foodbanks, Despite Amber Rudd Suggesting Otherwise

Awkward.
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MPs Say The Government's Benefits Cap Is Trapping Families In Poverty And Risks Children Ending Up In Care

"It would be difficult to think of a more cruel cut."
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The Spring Statement Is A Chance To Reduce Food Bank Use – Will The Chancellor Take It?

Ending the benefits freeze and the five-week wait to start Universal Credit would put money back into the pockets of those who have lost the most from austerity
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Universal Credit Pilot To Be Launched In Harrogate In Major Step Forward For Reform

It will begin 'as soon as possible', says Work and Pensions Secretary.
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DWP Slammed For 'Heartless' Denial Of Easier Benefits Claims For The Terminally Ill

The chair of the work and pensions committee said: "the lack of compassion is staggering."
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Universal Credit Claimants Locked Out Online Due To 'Consistent' Digital Verification Failings

Just 38% of claimants could sign up on their first try using the system, the National Audit Office found.
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The Five Week Wait For Universal Credit Is Too Long, And Forcing Many To Turn To Foodbanks

Our staff, volunteers and data tell us people are being swept into poverty or pushed further under – we need real, concrete change
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Tory MP Demands Theresa May Face 'Unpalatable Truth' About Universal Credit

"Our welfare safety net is no longer holding up those most vulnerable in society."
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For Years We've Been Telling Amber Rudd Universal Credit Is Pushing People Into Poverty – Finally, She Agreed With Us

Since the policy arrived in her own constituency, referrals to our foodbank have risen 106% – accepting there's a problem is just the first step
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