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How stigma, fear and the UK welfare system harm women in informal self-employment

Self-employment is often championed as a route out of poverty for the unemployed and those on low incomes, offering independence, flexibility and financial autonomy. However, for informally self-employed women in the UK, the reality is very different to these kinds of entrepreneurial success stories.

The Conversation

Labour to plunge record number of children into poverty, think tank warns

LABOUR’S proposed benefits cuts will take child poverty to levels not seen for nearly 30 years, experts have warned.

The National (Scotland)

DWP Slashes Benefits for 500,000 Claimants as Harsh New Sanctions Take Effect

In a determined drive to enforce compliance with benefits rules, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has sanctioned a staggering 602,000 claimants between November 2023 and October 2024.

The Fashion Central

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March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise

Benefits, state pensions and minimum wage will all rise from April

The Independent UK

DWP to pay £5,000 compensation to 57,000 benefit claimants after court ruling

You may be owed up to £5,000

Evening Standard

This Morning Shaken Up as Martin Lewis Drops Bombshell Announcement Live on Air

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Martin Lewis made an unexpected announcement during his appearance on This Morning.

The Fashion Central

'Wake-up call': SNP urge Labour to act on 'growth won't help child poverty' warning

A MAJOR report predicting that Scotland is to “buck the trend” and see child poverty rates fall while they rise across the UK should be a…

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Reeves’ growth drive rubbished by charity as report exposes scale of UK poverty

The chancellor says growing the economy is Labour’s main priority, but the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says economic growth alone won’t pull millions out of poverty

The Independent UK

Ian Murray did not give 'accurate info' to Scottish press, John Swinney suggests

FIRST Minister John Swinney has suggested that Scottish Secretary Ian Murray did not give “accurate information” to the press during a visit to…

The National (Scotland)

February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions amid DWP changes

All the essential cost of living information you need

The Independent UK

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch disability consultation

All the essential cost of living information you need

The Independent UK

A day on the front line of Britain’s eviction crisis

One mother debates whether to become homeless now or in March. Another breaks down as she explains how she has got into thousands of pounds of rental debt. On one day in court, Holly Bancroft meets the families fighting to keep a roof over their head

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer's child poverty plan ‘not credible’ if two-child cap remains

KEIR Starmer’s plans to reduce child poverty “will not be credible” if he does not cooperate with the Scottish Government and scrap the…

The National (Scotland)

Millions receiving benefits and pensions to receive cost of living boost this week

MILLIONS of pensioners, as well as those in receipt of benefits including Carer's Allowance and PIP, will receive a bonus cash payment from the…

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

Winter appeal: Homeless and refugee charities back our call to improve rights of asylum seekers

As part of our A Place To Call Home winter appeal, the Standard is calling for asylum seekers to be allowed to work after six months

Evening Standard

Benefit claims jump in London amid push to get more jobless people back to work - new map

Marie Claire

What does the Autumn Budget mean for women?

Everything you need to know about Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget 2024 and what it means for you

The National (Scotland)

DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

The DWP wants to identify any undeclared income or substantial savings.

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The National (Scotland)

Number of Scots facing hunger and hardship at record levels, study finds

THE number of people in Scotland facing hunger and hardship has reached record levels, according to a report ...

The National (Scotland)

DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit ...

The National (Scotland)

Scots issued urgent warning over fake Universal Credit app and phishing texts

Scots have been warned over a fake Universal Credit app targeting people's personal information.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of millions owed in rental debts to councils and arrears on the rise, new data shows

Exclusive: Campaigners have warned of impending ‘crisis’ as councils lose out on rental income

The National (Scotland)

UK Government challenged to match Scottish Child Payment in Budget

MATCHING the Scottish Child Payment in the child element of Universal Credit could lift more than half a million children in the UK out of poverty,…

Evening Standard

DWP warns ESA recipients to take immediate action to avoid payment disruption

Several changes are coming to the benefits system, here’s what to watch out for

The Independent UK

DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate action

Six legacy benefits are being replaced by Universal Credit

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