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Campaigners warn of dangers posed by legal aid cuts

Legal aid cuts are enabling domestic abuse, and increasing child poverty, harming families, and endangering judges according to providers and

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Single mother left with £30,000 debt after Universal Credit stripped

A single mother from Lambeth was left with £30,000 worth of debt after losing access to Universal Credit when she

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Increasing numbers of UK children pushed into poverty by the ‘ridiculous’ two-child limit

The number of children impacted by the two-child limit to benefit payments across the UK has significantly increased in the

End Benefit Prejudice campaign launches to support private renters in Richmond

A campaign to end benefit prejudice against private renters has been launched by Richmond Council in co-operation with Citizens Advice

Kew Gardens introduce new £1 entry price

Kew Gardens have introduced a new £1 entry ticket for people in receipt of Universal Credit or Pension Credit. The

What pressures have the £20 Universal Credit cut put on community groups?

The temporary increase for Universal Credit was cut in October 2021, leaving community groups with additional concerns over how to

A third of children in the UK will go hungry this winter

A worrying report from The Childhood Trust predicts that 34% of children in the UK will go hungry over the

Kingston Foodbank urges locals to think before they buy this winter

Kingston Foodbank is urging residents to think before they buy during their shopping trips as winter months approach. Ian Jacobs,

Food bank appeals for more donations as £20 Universal Credit uplift ends and supply issues continue

A Kensington and Chelsea food bank volunteer has warned that the end of the £20 universal credit uplift today will

Universal Credit cuts to be ‘devastating’ for youth in South London’s poorest areas

Upcoming cuts to universal credit may push thousands of children and young people into poverty in South London’s poorest boroughs, local charities and councillors have warned.

Hammersmith & Fulham food bank pleads for reverse to Universal Credit cuts

Hammersmith & Fulham food bank is preparing for waves of demand as Universal Credit cuts arrive in October.

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