New research on the impact of the two-child limit reveals the scale of suffering in families affected by the policy, with parents reporting that they are being forced to cut back on fresh food for children, unable to cover essential utility bills, and accruing debt.
Ofwat, Ofgem, Ofcom and the Financial Conduct Authority cannot prove they are offering enough protection for those who need it, says the National Audit Office.
Citizens Advice is calling for better regulation of unaccountable bailiff firms as it reveals households have fallen behind on their essential bills, such as council tax and utilities, by an estimated £18.9 billion.
Up to a million workers under 25 are losing as much as £3,513 a year because they are not entitled to the National Living Wage, according to Young Women’s Trust,