Tax Credits

Universal Credit 'Will Not Benefit Most Families'

PA | Posted 07.05.2013 | UK Politics

Most families will gain nothing from the government's new Universal Credit , with ministers overstating the generosity of the benefit, a new report cl...

QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Benefits?

The Huffington Post UK | Christopher York | Posted 04.01.2013 | UK Politics

A TUC report out on Friday suggests that "widespread ignorance" is to blame for negative public perceptions of the UK welfare system. It also accus...

Childcare Costs 'Outweigh Benefits Of Work', Says Report

PA | Posted 28.10.2012 | UK

Childcare costs mean going out to work full-time is now hardly worthwhile for a growing number of "second earners" in middle and low income families, ...

The Government Have Lost the Plot and Completely Forgotten About the Single Parent

Shan Ellis | Posted 25.08.2012 | UK Politics
Shan Ellis

Gives us a break Mr. Osborne, some of us really do want better.

IDS: Go On Strike? Your Benefits Might Be Cut

PA/The Huffington Post | Posted 17.08.2012 | UK Politics

Unions have reacted angrily to government plans which would see low-paid workers having their benefit payments stopped if they go on strike. Employ...

350,000 Children In Poverty Could Lose Free School Meals, Charity Warns

PA | Posted 19.04.2012 | UK Universities & Education

More than 350,000 children could lose their free school meals under the government's planned welfare reforms, a charity has warned. An analysis by ...

Ed Balls Slams Impact Of 'Tax Credits 'Bombshell

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 05.04.2012 | UK Politics

Changes to tax credits and benefits that come into force on Thursday will cost families £511 a year on average an analysis by a respected think tank ...

Families Facing Huge Financial Shortfall Because Of Budget, Says TUC

PA | Posted 04.04.2012 | UK Politics

Some families could lose around 20 times more than they gain from tax changes by April next year, the TUC is warning. The body said families will h...

An Open Letter to David Cameron

Lisa Egan | Posted 05.05.2012 | UK Politics
Lisa Egan

Yo Dave! I know you're a bit busy, but I was wondering if you could help me out with something? I like to think I'm fairly clever and that my comprehension is pretty good but I'm having a bit of trouble with the blog post you wrote here on Thursday.

The Government Must Not Impose an Unmanageable Burden on the Poorest With Welfare Reform

Anne Marie Carrie | Posted 04.05.2012 | UK Politics
Anne Marie Carrie

I believe that some plans could have huge unintended consequences that will mount even greater pressure on mums and dads who are already struggling to make ends meet.

'Bombshell': Labour Claim 200,000 Families Will Lose Out Under Tax Changes

The Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 11.02.2012 | UK Politics

More than 200,000 families working part-time will lose out on £4,000 a year in tax credits under changes planned by the government, Labour claimed on...

The Emperor's New Clothes: Where is Labour?

Phil Shanks | Posted 30.03.2012 | UK Politics
Phil Shanks

There are better, fairer and far more effective solutions to managing our spiralling welfare benefit bill. We should turn our attention to those and away from blind retribution. I am left, however, with a burning question. Why am I the one raising this. Where is the Labour Party?