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A terminally-ill woman was told by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that she risked being charged with an “offence” and would lose part of her benefits if she used an insurance policy windfall to pay for her own funeral. DWP bos...

SNP Say they will base social security system on dignity and respect The Scottish National Party will maintain support for disabled people and stand firm against any further cuts to disability support by the UK Government, Alex Neil said today, as t...

Dozens of people protesting against disability benefit cuts have occupied the central lobby in parliament, chanting “Cameron killer” and “no more deaths from benefit cuts”. Black Rod, the official with responsibility for the p...

A persistent beggar frequently seen on the streets of Nottingham has been jailed for nine months after breaching an earlier order to curb his behaviour. Peter James Biggins, aged 32, of Framework Housing, London Road, Nottingham, was senten...

Live - George Osborne’s testimony before the U.K. Treasury Select Committee on the benefits of EU membership,  Subject: The economic and financial costs and benefits of the UK's EU membership Witness: Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancel...

Politicians respond to new ‘state of the nation’ Poverty in Scotland 2016 report Poverty in Scotland 2016 is a unique publication drawing together the expertise of academics, anti-poverty campaigners and other experts both in Scotland and...

House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee On Wednesday 23 March at 9:30 am in The Wilson Room, Portcullis House Tomorrow: Pensions roundup including latest developments from the Budget Tomorrow morning the Committee will hear from represent...

On 1 April 2016 the National Living Wage will become law. The Government has been encouraging employers to prepare for the changes by following these four simple steps: -know the correct rate of pay, £7.20 per hour for staff aged 25 and over -f...

Treasury Select Committte Subject: Budget 2016  Tuesday 22 March 2016 Meeting starts at 10.00am Witnesses: Robert Chote, Chairman, Sir Stephen Nickell and Graham Parker, Members, Budget Responsibility Committee, O Office for Budget Responsi...

Attatched is a useful calander showing the key events in the build up to the Uk referendum on June 23rd.