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‘What kidnappers do’ – DWP forcing universal credit claimants to pose for photo with daily paper

One person trying to claim universal credit was told to have someone else take a photo of them holding a street sign in their right hand.

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Social Justice

Children in poverty 70% more likely to develop asthma for life

Living in low-income, overcrowded households has a greater impact on persistent asthma among children than any other factor, researchers said.

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Social Justice

Make breakfast clubs a priority in child poverty fight, government told

Welfare system reforms which “focus on families” could unlock the potential of England’s children, Rachel de Souza told peers.

Housing

Rent arrears ‘much worse than feared’ ahead of UK cost of living crisis

Housing

More than 50 organisations call on government to prevent impending ‘mass homelessness crisis’

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Social Justice

How much you would get in universal credit if you lost your job today

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Social Justice

Food banks are already running out of food and say it’s going to get worse

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Housing

Just two regions in England have affordable rents for poorest families

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Politics

Thérèse Coffey criticised for singing ‘Time of My Life’ at karaoke amid universal credit cut

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Social Justice

Millions facing ‘daily battle’ as government cuts universal credit

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Social Justice

Universal credit cut: Senior NHS nurse says she goes to work worrying about bailiffs

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Employment

What’s in Rishi Sunak’s £500m plan for jobs?

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Social Justice

Rishi Sunak says Brits should be ‘grateful’ for austerity as he all but confirms universal credit cut

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