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Chancellor George Osborne has announced a blow for benefits recipients, with many handouts rising by less than the rate of inflation.
5 December 2012
Most people aged 60 or over can get help towards their energy costs, which can be a vital lifeline for many as winter draws nearer and heating costs rise.
27 November 2012
Over a million families will soon be told they could lose their child benefit entitlement next year, or have it reduced.
30 October 2012
Around 500,000 disabled people are "expected to lose out" when the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is scrapped, a report claims today.
22 October 2012
A number of benefits are likely to rise by just 2.2% in April, following the publication of today's inflation figures.
16 October 2012
Chancellor George Osborne will today confirm plans to slash a further £10 billion from the bill for welfare.
8 October 2012
The Government is considering linking hikes in benefit payments to average pay rather than inflation, it was claimed last night.
18 September 2012
Low-income families could be pushed further into financial difficulties and debt by a shift to monthly benefit payments under Iain Duncan Smith's welfare reforms, a think tank warned today.
17 September 2012
MPs have been warned people from disadvantaged backgrounds may suffer if the Government pushes ahead with plans to digitise the benefits system.
10 September 2012
The Government is considering enforcing tougher sanctions for disabled and sickness benefit claimants who refuse to take steps to get back into the workplace.
4 September 2012
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