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The Daily Express Respect For The Elderly is claiming victory in the increased health care being provided to older people as well as the vulnerable. Two of the key benefits that may occur from providing…
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While there are many challenges being faced by people in poverty as a result of the Universal Credit, two of the biggest include the delay in receiving payments as well as an increasing number of…
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Since 2010, over 300,000 more children are now considered to be living in households that are in poverty, and the total number across the UK now stands at almost 3.5 million. This means that the…
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Even when a person has been rejected by one payday lender for a loan, they are just turning to another in order to get the money they need. This is becoming an increasing problem as…
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Some desperate borrowers think they are doing the right thing by shopping around for the best payday loan rate. They often seek these loans as a seemingly preferred option to the late fees they face…
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The High Court ruled that housing officers with Southwark Council engaged in despicable behaviour in their attempt to cover their tracks following an unlawful eviction. Housing officers were blamed for a civil conspiracy, though the…
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under fire for allowing housing benefit fraud to proliferate for the past three years. At issue is the overpayments that have occurred on such a massive scale that it…
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Single people across England are being overlooked from their local councils when it comes to getting help. Those that are homeless are not a priority when it comes to placement into temporary accommodations or when…
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A large number of disabled people in Wales do not have internet access, and this can impact their ability to keep in contact with friends, family, and even do things such as applying for the…
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Illegal evictions in Scotland cost hundreds of families their homes every year. The victimisation of poor tenants is being targeted by Shelter Scotland in a national campaign that launches today. The primary effort is to…