SINGLE parents have won a significant victory against the Tory Government’s benefit cap, with the High Court saying the policy caused “real misery” for “no good purpose” and unlawfully discriminated against families with children under the age…
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Today’s Queen’s Speech laid out Theresa May’s plan for the coming year – but it seems to be missing some key manifesto pledges from the Conservatives.
LIKE many I’m struggling for words in response to the Grenfell fire. It was like watching the news of a disaster somewhere in the Third World – like when an earthquake strikes, ravaging the shanty towns while leaving the sleek apartments for the…
A TWO child benefits “family cap” failed when it was introduced in the United States 20 years ago and ended up being scrapped in many places, MSPs will today hear.
A CAMPAIGN to end homelessness in Scotland has been launched, backed by Housing Minister Kevin Stewart and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
CONTROVERSIAL benefits assessor Atos says the DWP stopped them from helping a Callander man who was facing homelessness after a bureaucratic cock-up.
A WOMAN who spent six weeks sleeping rough in Scotland’s biggest city remained in hospital last night after a charity helped her off the streets.
UNEMPLOYMENT is set to rise in the UK as a result of a slowdown in economic growth, according to the latest economic forecast.
A CROSS-PARTY investigation has condemned the UK Government for putting thousands of refugees at risk of homelessness and destitution.
