‘Britain’s poorest families have been abandoned today and left to face the worst’, goes the opening line of the Child … Continue reading “When is a cut not a cut? When it is a cut in a projected increase”

A single claimant of Jobseeker’s Allowance or Income Support aged 18-24 receives £51.85 a week. This goes up to £65.45 … Continue reading “Fairness in benefits could save billions”

Swinging the axe on benefits and tax credits is no longer taboo after the coalition’s announcements that these spending areas will … Continue reading “Transfer addiction: transparency would ease the cold turkey”

A single claimant of Jobseeker’s Allowance or Income Support aged 18-24 receives £51.85 a week. This goes up to £65.45 … Continue reading “Fairness in benefits could save billions”

Swinging the axe on benefits and tax credits is no longer taboo after the coalition’s announcements that these spending areas will … Continue reading “Transfer addiction: transparency would ease the cold turkey”