Universal Credit ads banned for misleading public
A series of Government ads aiming to dispel “myths” about Universal Credit have been banned by a regulator for misleading the public.
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Universal Credit and state pension to rise in April
The benefits freeze is to end in April, the Government has confirmed, in a move criticised by Labour as a “cynically-timed announcement”.
EWAN GURR: Day Foodbank Mum met Universal Credit director
Milly Graham has had a tumultuous three years, having survived domestic violence, sexual assault and a suicide attempt while fighting back against anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.
Slimmers donate to vulnerable by collecting 120 bags for Dundee foodbanks
Slimmers have come up with a real recipe for success by collecting 120 bags for city foodbanks.
Dundee Bairns has dished out more than 160,000 meals since its launch three years ago
A Dundee charity that provides food for schoolchildren in the most deprived areas of the city has dished out more than 160,000 meals since it was launched three years ago.
Corbyn: Labour would scrap ‘unmitigated disaster’ of Universal Credit
Universal Credit would be scrapped under Labour plans to replace the Tories’ flagship welfare reforms with a social security system to support jobseekers with “dignity and respect”.
Labour would scrap ‘unmitigated disaster’ of Universal Credit
Universal Credit would be scrapped under Labour plans to replace the Tories’ flagship welfare reforms with a social security system to support jobseekers with “dignity and respect”.
EWAN GURR: Don’t reform Universal Credit – scrap it altogether
It is healthy for society when politics is at its best and that is only the case when opposition parties are effectively holding the democratically-elected government of the day to account.
EWAN GURR: Amber Rudd’s legacy overseeing Universal Credit is nothing to be proud of
The latest high-ranking resignation to pass through the revolving door at Westminster is Amber Rudd, the now former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
EWAN GURR: The Tories’ pension plans would leave Dundee men working to their death
I always grew up believing that the one demographic the Conservative Party would always insulate against the high winds of hardship would be our senior citizens and that they were, in effect, the political party for the pensioner.
Generation of children falling victim to homelessness and poverty, warns Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has warned that the Government is “failing a whole generation of children” who are falling victim to rising homelessness and poverty.
Thief stole from Dundee toy shop — and came back to do the same the next day
'Desperation' led a Dundee man to steal from a city centre toy shop on two consecutive days, the sheriff court has heard.
EWAN GURR: Scandal of grandmother with stage four cancer given £6 to live on
A terminally ill mother and grandmother with stage four ovarian cancer was left with just £6 to survive after being told she did not qualify for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) she was already receiving.
EWAN GURR: Scandal as Universal Credit leaves man less than £6 to live on for whole month
Imagine this: It is that point in the month when your income is due to drop into your bank account.
Jobcentre’s digital plan for Dundee trades workers made redundant
Older trades workers left unemployed as a result of a number of firms going bust in Dundee are to take part in a Jobcentre initiative teaching digital skills.
Referrals to Dundee foodbank up 55% in a year, with Universal Credit to blame, say bosses
Referrals to Dundee’s largest foodbank operator have increased by more than 55% in the last 12 months, with an average of 30 people given food parcels each day.
Dundee jobs market still reeling as McGill staff continue to look for work
Dundee jobs market is still reeling from the collapse of construction firm McGill earlier this year, according to the latest employment statistics.
Man who stole £150 of meat said he was broke because of Universal Credit
A man stole meat worth more than £150 from a supermarket.
Dundee Universal Credit claimants in lower rent arrears than other tenants for first time
The average amount of rent arrears recorded in Dundee among those who claim Universal Credit has fallen below that of those who do not for the first time.
Dundee charity lauds ‘great response’ to food appeal but says supplies remain low
A charity boss has thanked Dundonians for answering a call to help feed the city’s poor – but warned the situation is only going to get worse.