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"We are ready to work with the Government to make sure that high quality supported housing is available for all those who need it"

Rethink Mental Illness responds to Government decision to drop disastrous reforms of supported housing

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The DWP is using a bedroom tax case to challenge future welfare appeals

DWP goes back to court to block future benefit appeals

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"For real change, Universal Credit doesn't need tinkering with - it needs a complete overhaul."

Changes to Universal Credit are welcome but they don’t go far enough

A look at yesterday’s Universal Credit announcements by somebody who has first hand experience of the system

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"What it would give individuals and society is the gift of time"

A universal basic income would transform society for the better

Former Green leader Natalie Bennett on why it’s time to take a proper look at universal basic income

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"The true sanctions figures are actually likely to be higher"

Benefit sanctions shoot up 50% in six months

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Corbyn's manifesto has attracted plaudits - but welfare is its big blind spot

Why Labour’s welfare mess matters

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The IFS report warns that Labour's tax raising plans don't add up

Your guide to how the IFS dismantled the two parties’ plans

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"Since 2013, benefit claimants who wish to appeal against a decision made by the DWP have had to request a mandatory reconsideration before being able to take their case to a tribunal."

‘Outrageous interference’ with rule of law as DWP sets 80% benefit appeal rejection target

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"The Carmichael's battle against the bedroom tax began in 2014"

Victory for bedroom tax couple as DWP defeated in court again

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"A couple who defeated the government in court over the bedroom tax are being forced to appear before a judge again"

Bedroom tax couple back in court as DWP try to block future appeals

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"One in every eight workers now lives in poverty"

The myth that work always pays is finally exposed

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"The Supreme Court found in favour of two families who claimed the bedroom is discriminatory"

Government defeated at the Supreme Court over bedroom tax

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"It's time we collectively reinvent the way we deal with disabilities and the workplace"

I’m Broken, Britain: Reinventing welfare for the disabled

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"Next year all families newly claiming means-tested benefits, will lose £10.45 a week"

The cost of a child: Theresa May must reverse cuts to family benefits

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"There can hardly be a bigger disincentive to do well and get on than facing a rent hike if you do"

‘Pay to stay’ is just another way to punish social housing tenants

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"A new appeal process was introduced in 2013 and was beset by problems from the start"

The tactics the DWP uses to stack the odds against benefit claimants

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"The ineptness would be laughable if the consequences of their incompetence were not so appalling for vulnerable people."

Government cuts to supported housing could force services to close

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"More often than not, welfare sanctions are the most commonly cited reason for foodbank referral"

The government has turned its back on the people of Foodbank Britain

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Campaigners protest against letting agents turning away benefit claimants

The Welfare stigma which is leaving the poorest homeless

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