In theory at least, the United Kingdom has laid down strong laws against discrimination against pregnant women. Amongst other things, […]
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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 […]
Read moreProblem 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 […]
Read moreNational 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 […]
Read more‘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 […]
Read moreWork 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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