As a Universal Credit case manager, my job is turning away those in abject poverty
Many benefits workers feel out of their depth.
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New Times,
New Thinking.
Many benefits workers feel out of their depth.
ByAs the controversial new benefit is rolled out across the UK, one young claimant tells their story.
ByWorking is no longer enough to receive in-work benefits. Universal Credit claimants will have to show they're angling for a pay…
ByCalls can cost up to 55p a minute.
ByCharities and politicians are urging the government to halt the roll-out of the controversial new benefit.
ByThose who gained under Universal Credit got 34p more a week. Those who lost out, lost ten times as much.
ByJustice minister Phillip Lee criticised British society for “outsourcing” care work.
ByClaimants have to wait six weeks or more for the new “streamlined” benefit. Any help comes at a price.
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