Radical scheme will look at giving regional bodies a say how billions of pounds are spent to try to cut benefits bill
Tag Archive: Patrick Wintour
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May 16
Low income families forced to spend a third of net income on housing
A shortage of private rented sector housing is putting pressure on living standards, according to a new report
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Mar 26
Leaked jobcentre newsletter urges staff to improve on sanctions targets
Fresh written proof comes as head of Jobcentre Neil Couling claimed previous leaks pointed to an isolated incident
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Nov 29
Payday loan firms face cap after government U-turn
Financial Conduct Authority to be given new powers to curb exorbitant interest rates charged on payday loans
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Oct 28
Prisoners to launch legal action on voting rights
Former inmate asks lawyers to start proceedings for compensation after prime minister said he would not change law
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Oct 24
Michael Gove attacks schools’ ‘low standards’ in Labour-led inner cities
Education secretary writes to MPs in areas where schools are underperforming, demanding they side with him on policy
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Oct 05
A million working adults face benefits cuts next year
Nearly 1.2 million people may be sanctioned if they do not obtain extra work, increase their hours or find a higher paying job
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