Nearly a quarter of a million parents on Universal Credit fear not being able to properly feed their children if cut to benefit goes ahead, according to new report from Trussell Trust
The report from the Trussell Trust warns of growing need for food banks from people claiming Universal Credit as one in five people on the benefit say that they are ‘very likely’ to turn to one, if the £20 rise is removed..
Thursday, 4 February 2021 00:01
Jonathan Reynolds responds to Trussell Trust report on the impact of cut to UC
Jonathan Reynolds MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to the Trussell Trust’s report on the impact of the Government’s proposed cut to Universal Credit, said...
Thursday, 4 February 2021 00:01
ASCL comment on students turning to technology courses at university
Commenting on figures from UCAS about a shift towards technology-based degrees, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Thursday, 4 February 2021 00:01
World-First covid-19 alternating dose vaccine study launches in UK
Patients taking part in a new clinical study launching today will soon receive different COVID-19 vaccines for their first or second dose...
Thursday, 4 February 2021 00:01
Public urged to not delay GP visits this World Cancer Day
This World Cancer Day the Health and Social Care Secretary and NHS Clinical Director for Cancer are calling on the public to speak to their GP if they are worried about symptoms...
Thursday, 4 February 2021 00:01
Lords Committee on National Plan for Sport and Recreation hears evidence from Scandinavian experts
The House of Lords Committee on National Plan for Sport and Recreation today heard evidence from...
Wednesday, 3 February 2021 18:27
New commissioner appointed to oversee education catch-up
The Government has today announced the appointment of Sir Kevan Collins as the government’s Education Recovery Commissioner, to oversee a comprehensive programme...
Wednesday, 3 February 2021 17:48
Policy paper - Trading electricity with the EU
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has published a policy document informing people working in the Great Britain and Northern Ireland...
Wednesday, 3 February 2021 17:44
Three new board members appointed to the Environment Agency
Environment Secretary George Eustice welcomes knowledge and experience of three appointees...
Wednesday, 3 February 2021 15:51
Oral answer (Lords) on Hospitality Sector Minister - Feb 3
Lord Caine asked the Government what plans they have to appoint a dedicated minister for the hospitality sector...
Wednesday, 3 February 2021 15:42