benefits
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Withdrawing benefits: 'war on work shy' or 'matter of fairness'?
Talking Point Jeremy Hunt to boost minimum wage while cracking down on claimants who refuse to look for work
By The Week Staff Published
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Everything you need to know about the Budget welfare reforms
feature The spring Budget included a major overhaul of disability benefits
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Budget cuts and stealth tax rises: five predictions for the Autumn Statement
feature Chancellor eyes savings from public spending, inheritance tax and energy profit levies
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Should benefits rise with inflation?
Talking Point Liz Truss reportedly preparing to break predecessor’s promise as insiders warn move would be ‘politically unstainable’
By The Week Staff Published
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How the government-backed interest-free loans work
feature Expanding scheme offers up to £2,000 for those in financial need
By The Week Staff Published
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Universal Credit cut: a guide to financial aid alternatives
In Depth Boris Johnson defends £20-a-week cut by arguing that taxpayers should not ‘subsidise’ low pay
By The Week Staff Published
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Coronavirus job losses: what help can you claim?
In Depth Number of people on unemployment benefit per vacancy increases fivefold
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Instant Opinion: ‘The worst thing about having coronavirus’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 19 March
By The Week Staff Published
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Is the Government breaking human rights laws on child hunger?
Speed Read Human Rights Watch report says Tory welfare cuts caused ‘hunger crisis’
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Food bank use hits record high in Britain
Speed Read Government benefit policies blamed as charity hands out 1.5m parcels in 12 months
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Survival sex: inquiry launched as benefit claimants say they are forced into prostitution
Speed Read MPs to investigate whether universal credit failures means women have to sell their bodies
By The Week Staff Last updated
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