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We recieved this from Benefits and Work.  One of the UK’s most senior former civil servants  disclosed that he was warned to keep his disability secret for fear it would end his career. Andrew McDonald, the founding chief executive of...

Lots of coverage too in today’s papers about the latest delay to Universal Credit, with most papers concluding the decision to pause the project for a further few months has been taken to avoid a Tory rebellion in the Commons. The Times’ Sam Coa...

A very kind invitation was extended to us by the Centre for Policy Development, Australia.SEE HERE: Date: Tuesday, 11 December 2018 Time: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm Venue: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015 We would be delighted if you can attend...

House of Commons Wednesday 17 October 2018 Meeting starts at 11.30am AGENDA Oral questions: Scotland Prime Minister's Question Time Ten Minute Rule Motion: Collective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Opposition Day Debate: Universal Credit;...

Former Minister for Welfare Reform, Frank Field, asked the Minister of State for Work and Pensions to make a statement on the roll out of Universal Credit. The Minister of State for the Department for Work and Pensions, Alok Sharma, respond...

US department store chain Sears filed for bankruptcy yesterday, as it struggled with debts of more than $5bn. It reportedly could not meet a $134m repayment due on Monday. The company used to dominate America’s shopping malls but has lately suffered...

The ability to take part in decision-making processes that have an impact on your life is a key feature of a democratic society. However for too many people living on low incomes or in communities affected by poverty, they have little power and few o...

The latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimates for the period June-August 2018 indicate that, over the quarter, the employment rate decreased while the unemployment rate increased. There was no change in the economic inactivity rate over the quarter....

Details on food banks served by The Global Food Banking Network, say that foodbanks operate in 31 countries, serving 7.78 million people, more than half of whom are children. Food banks are an environmental asset as they procure wholesome, surplus fo...

From the BBC website this morning: Ministers have bowed to pressure and are planning to further delay the rollout of flagship welfare reform Universal Credit, BBC News has learned. The system, which will merge six benefits into one payment, has been...