Half of Scots opt for alternative Universal Credit payments
Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said there had been a high take-up rate for alternative choices offered by the Scottish Government.
UK News|Oct 31, 2018
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Chancellor has taken a gamble with the public finances, says thinktank
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned that Philip Hammond’s Budget may have paved the way for increased debt and deficits.
UK News|Oct 30, 2018
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New Zealand PM speaks of ‘real empathy’ for ‘incredible’ mother-to-be Meghan
Jacinda Ardern, who had a baby in June, said her country has a ‘real affinity’ with the Queen and the royal family.
UK News|Oct 30, 2018
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Budget does little to help those ‘pushed towards destitution’, says Frank Field
The independent MP, who helped reform the welfare system in Tony Blair’s Labour government, says people have been ‘massacred’ by Universal Credit.
UK News|Oct 29, 2018
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The Budget: What to watch out for
The NHS and pensions tax relief are among five things expected to feature in Chancellor Philip Hammond’s statement.
UK News|Oct 29, 2018
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SNP warns against ‘absolute nightmare’ no-deal Brexit scenario ahead of Budget
MP Kirsty Blackman said businesses were lacking certainty and trust in the Prime Minister’s capability to strike a deal.
UK News|Oct 29, 2018
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England newcomer Burns confident he has mental strength for Test cricket
Burns may be a newcomer to the England set-up but he is far from a blushing rookie.
UK Sport|Oct 28, 2018
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The Budget: What to watch out for
Chancellor Philip Hammond sets out his Budget plans in the House of Commons on Monday.
UK News|Oct 28, 2018
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MPs demand halt to mass roll-out of Universal Credit
A cross-party committee says support for claimants is ‘woefully inadequate’.
UK News|Oct 27, 2018
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McVey admits change is needed to Universal Credit
The Work and Pensions Secretary denied presiding over a culture of ‘indifference’ towards low income families.
UK News|Oct 26, 2018
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Stephens through to semi-finals in Singapore
The American beat top seed Angelique Kerber.
UK Sport|Oct 26, 2018
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Cancer patients ‘face hardship and stress’ under Universal Credit
Macmillan Cancer Support said the new benefit system must be fixed before 26,000 people with cancer move on to it next year.
UK News|Oct 25, 2018
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Tory MSP says people who do not work ‘cannot have as many children as they like’
Michelle Ballantyne defended UK Government welfare reforms, including the two-child limit and Universal Credit.
UK News|Oct 24, 2018
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What is Universal Credit and who will be affected?
Everything you need to know about the new benefit.
UK News|Oct 24, 2018
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Universal Credit impact on mothers a ‘women’s rights issue’, MPs told
Ex-BBC journalist Thuto Mali among four single mothers giving evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee on childcare problems.
UK News|Oct 24, 2018
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