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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...

Recognising and appropriately treating mental health problems among new immigrants and refugees in primary care poses a challenge because of differences in language and culture and because of specific stressors associated with migration and resettlem...

The rollout of universal credit, the government’s flagship welfare reform, is fast emerging as a major political problem. The Observer reports that some 2.8 million homes will see their income cut when the new benefit system goes nationwide next year...

From Wikipedia: Professor John Seddon, an author and occupational psychologist, began a campaign in January 2011 for an alternative way to deliver Universal Credit, arguing it wasn't possible to deliver high-variety services through "cheape...

High street fashion outlet Coast entered administration last night, leading to the closure of 24 stores, including one on London's Oxford Street. 300 jobs are now at risk - another 600 had worked with the firm, but will be transferred to fellow retai...

Theresa May has refused to scrap her government’s controversial policy, despite reports almost one in two women taking part in the assessments say they have attempted suicide before or after the process. Work Capability Assessment. The Work Capa...