scourge of poverty unchanged in May alone
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have exposed just how dire the situation is for so many people in the UK. However, the fuller picture has been revealed…
DWP forced to defend cut to YOUR Universal Credit benefits
Before voters head to the polls in the general election, another likely-to-be damning indictment of the Tories callous cuts to benefits will come to light. Specifically, the government must publish…
Poverty in UK should be the defining feature of general election
A think tank has given a briefing on just how bad poverty and destitution are in the UK, as the general election is launched. It shows the depth of the…
Why is fuel poverty so challenging in Scotland?
Fuel poverty in Scotland remains a pressing issue, more pronounced than in the rest of the UK. Despite various government efforts, a significant portion of Scottish households still struggle to…
department hiring people to spy on claimants
If you ever wanted a job bootlicking for Tory big brother Britain, look no further, because the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has you covered. Champing at the bit…