Opinion
The Conservatives claim to be the party of aspiration, but their broken safety net prevents it
'A well-designed safety net would help people return to work when they can'
Job Seeker’s Allowance
The Conservatives claim to be the party of aspiration, but their broken safety net prevents it
'A well-designed safety net would help people return to work when they can'
Women lose out under Universal Credit proposals
A single, household-level payment for benefits risks harming children’s well-being, reducing gender equality, and increasing vulnerability to financial abuse.
Encouraging job figures – but not for women or the over 50s
Richard Exell takes a look at the latest job figures, which show some positive movement but also worrying signs for women and the over 50s.
Cruddas: Big Society failing the “all in this together” test as safety nets go
Labour MP Jon Cruddas blasts the Big Society for failing the "all in this together" test while safety nets are being removed reports Daisy Blacklock.