In theory at least, the United Kingdom has laid down strong laws against discrimination against pregnant women. Amongst other things, […]
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22
Aug
2013
Mothers facing discrimination
20
Aug
2013
Benefits cap enters final stage
The benefits cap, which began to be introduced on the 15th April 2013, entered the final stage of implementation on […]
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20
Aug
2013
Problem faced by sandwich carers
It is estimated that there are currently 7 Million carers within the UK. Every year 2.3 million people become carers […]
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17
Jul
2013
National rollout of Universal Credit delayed
Liam Byrne, Labour Shadow Secretary for Work and Pensions, claimed earlier this week that ‘the welfare revolution we were promised […]
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11
Jul
2013
‘Troubled families’ scheme extended
This week the government has defended and expanded one of its flagship welfare policies: the Troubled families scheme. The scheme […]
Read moreThe Spending Review has led to many changes to welfare. Pensioners living in certain EU countries may lose Winter Fuel […]
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04
Jul
2013
Work and Pensions Committee: Press notice
Work and Pensions Committee Select Committee Press Notice AN08 2013–14 4 July 2013 For immediate release Work and Pensions Committee […]
Read moreOne of the reasons welfare reform under this Parliament has been so radical is that the implementation of policy will […]
Read moreThis blog has previously looked at the incorporation of the ‘contributory principle’ in the debate over welfare reform (here). A […]
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Living Wage campaign gets support of Archbishop of York
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The Archbishop of York is the latest individual to support replacing the minimum wage with a ‘Living Wage’. The Living […]
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