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universal credit

February 9, 2018

Government free school meals decision 'deeply disappointing'

The Children’s Society has criticised the government's decision to press ahead with plans that will see one million children in poverty miss out on free school meals under Universal Credit.
January 26, 2018

Office for Budget Responsibility report on Universal Credit

The Office for Budget Responsibility has produced a major report on Universal Credit, saying "the monitoring and forecasting architecture for UC is less than ideal."
January 24, 2018

DWP Committee questions ministers on Universal Credit

The Work and Pensions Committee will question Ministers and civil servants on Universal Credit today.
January 2, 2018

300,000 'forgotten unemployed' not accessing benefits to which they are entitled

Around 300,000 unemployed or very low earners are missing out on much needed financial support from the state worth at least £73 a week, says the Resolution Foundation.
December 24, 2017

Twelve social justice points for Christmas

As homelessness, rough sleeping, child poverty and destitution grows, there are repeated attempts to shift responsibility from government policy and economic injustice, and on to individuals – as i
December 23, 2017

Kirk leaders in Glasgow call for the roll-out of Universal Credit to be halted

The Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow says it is “deeply concerned” about the level of distress and serious hardship the roll out of UNiversal Credit will have on many vulnerable people.
December 19, 2017

A million children in poverty to miss out on free school meals under Universal Credit

One million children living in poverty in England will miss out on free school meals under universal credit proposals, new findings from The Children’s Society reveal.
December 13, 2017

Hard Times: a Dickensian Christmas in 2017

When Jesus was born in a stable, men of high status brought him gifts. The shepherds, being poor, simply brought their company, and their love.
November 22, 2017

TUC comments on the budget

The TUC has commented on the Chancellor's announcements on investment, public sector pay, and Universal Credit.
November 22, 2017

Gingerbread and JRF respond to the budget

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation says, “The Government’s big spending commitments for stamp duty giveaways and tax cuts prioritised higher earning households, with little support for people who need it most."