Thursday, September 23, 2021

UK GOVT TO PUSH AHEAD WITH UC CUT

The UK government says it will press ahead with cuts to Universal Credit benefits despite millions of people facing higher energy bills.

Citizens Advice is warning up to 600 000 claimants might struggle to afford food in the UK, when the 20-pound a week uplift stops at the end of the month.

The opposition Labour Party says a 'cost of living crisis' is growing as Britain heads into winter.

Business minister Paul Scully says it was only ever intended as a temporary measure during the pandemic.

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