“I’m left with £33 a month to buy food and toiletries.” – Ali’s Universal Credit Story

Thiyis Ali’s account of how she has found Universal Credit. A truly harrowing read.

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“National Audit Office – NAO concludes that Universal Credit has not delivered value for money and it is uncertain that it ever will.”

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‘More than 1.5 million people in the UK, including more than 350,000 children, experienced destitution last year’ – Joseph Rowntree Foundation

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Universal Credit in Great Yarmouth: “Food Bank has seen a 90% increase in use since Universal Credit was introduced.”

Article exposing the pattern of increased foodbank use after Universal credit is introduced to an area

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St. Andrew’s Primary & Nursery in Airdrie joined the #FoodBankChallenge and my, did they deliver.

St. Andrew’s Primary School and Nursery Class, Airdire, joined in on the #foodbankchallenge

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Gov says Universal Credit changes could exclude 2.6 million children from Free school meals in England and Wales

Up to 2.6 million could lose out on free school meals by 2022 due to Universal Credit.

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Next UC statement arrived and update

Weekly update Monday 4th June 2018

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Irresponsible Influencers

My take on social media accounts who engage in underhand tactics.

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#FoodBankChallengle takes a boost.

Hugh Grant gives the #FoodBankChallenge a boost again by donating to Airdrie Foodbank. Read more.

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Benefit life isn’t like you see on TV £10.50 for 2 weeks

Contrary to popular belief, life on benefits is not expensive holidays and fancy tech. It’s grim.Find out more on why in this article.

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Foodbanks in full Universal Credit areas see 52% increase in use and are feeling the strain.

Trussell Trust year end report makes for stark reading. Foodbanks UK wide are running out and need our help and High Grant comes to the aid of another foodbank.

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Service Centre Rejects plea to lower advance repayment

I asked for my advance repayment to be lowered fro £125, they said no.

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