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Just one in five think the government is tackling child poverty

The majority of the public (55%) believe the government must still do more.

Communities

Charity warns food bank use will soar when UC uplift ends

The Trussell Trust has called on the government to keep the £20 weekly uplift to ...

Communities Finance

Ministers urged to keep Universal Credit ‘lifeline’

‘We cannot afford to whip this lifeline away at precisely the time when it’s needed ...

Local Government

London Councils warn of ‘serious flaws’ in Universal Credit

‘This important research clearly shows that claiming Universal Credit is accompanied by a significant spike ...

Economic Development Good Local Economics

Universal Credit ‘stifling’ self-employed start-ups

‘Universal Credit was not designed with self-employment in mind and it shows.'

Economic Development

‘New deal’ needed to help self-employed

'The rise of self-employment is one of the biggest changes to the modern economy in ...

Finance Local Government

Labour warns Universal Credit is costing councils millions

‘It’s clear councils are committing their own valuable resources from already-stretched budgets.’