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"Documents relating to the government's controversial fit-for-work tests could be blocked from publication after the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) launched a legal challenge."

DWP fights to block publication of fit-for-work documents

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Grenfell: Campaign groups are concerned undocumented migrants are not seeking help

‘It’s a trap’: Home Office accused of biometrics powergrab over Grenfell amnesty

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"Tenants in the UK have some of the worse housing rights in all of Europe."

The UK needs a radical shake up to solve its housing problems

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The government is trying to avoid any repeat of the Grenfell Tower disaster

The facts behind the 600 fire-risk tower blocks figure

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Members of the Focus E15 housing campaign at a protest in Westminster

Homelessness in England up 50% since 2010

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' "Concerns remain that some survivors of the fire may be deterred from coming forward for support and to access other services.

Calls grow for an immigration amnesty for Grenfell survivors

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"Groups working on the ground in Kensington are worried that people could be prevented from seeking support or even from notifying authorities of missing relatives"

Concerns grow that Grenfell survivors might not seek support because of fears over immigration status

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MDU calls for government action on violence against healthcare workers

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is calling on the government to take concerted action to prevent and reduce violence against healthcare staff. In an article published in the MDU journal, which examines cases reported by members, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation found that only a handful of doctors and other healthcare professionals seek advice each… Read more »

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New Finance Bill means 20 new taxes since 2000

The new Finance Bill published today introduces two new taxes, taking the total number of taxes introduced this century to 20. Apart from two one-off levies, none of these or any other taxes have been abolished over this period. The two new taxes in the new Finance Bill are: A Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT)… Read more »