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Brexit complications impacting European national’s access to crucial benefits in Salford
European nationals in Salford are struggling to access benefits and health care because of Brexit’s ‘confusing’ and ‘complicated’ settlement scheme. They […]
“People are in financial crisis now” – Salford food bank trust says April is too long to wait for benefits rise
The trust running Salford food bank says the 10.1% increase in Universal Credit has not gone far enough to help […]
“We are literally going to see people drowning” – How the Universal Credit Uplift Cut has caused ‘devastating’ effects in Salford
The cut of the £20 Universal Credit uplift, which many households in Salford relied on, has had a ‘devastating’ effect […]
People on Universal Credit are struggling to feed themselves already, says a report led by the University of Salford
Research has shown that half of people claiming Universal Credit were living in food insecurity, even before the removal of the £20-a-week uplift.
‘Families are struggling to put food on the table’ – Salford Foodbank manager says Universal Credit needs to be rethought
Salford Foodbank says demand has rocketed after the recent roll-out of universal credit in the area. Universal Credit, which is being […]
Salford Credit Union plans new payday scheme to “combat” 900% APR loans
Salford and the consortium of Greater Manchester Credit Unions are getting together to plan their very own payday loan scheme, […]
‘People are living lives of desperation’ – Salford suffering under Universal Credit says Deputy Mayor
The roll-out of Universal Credit is plunging Salford families into debt, according to the Deputy Mayor and Salford’s Credit Union.
Salford Foodbank receiving desperate pleas following roll out of Universal Credit
Salford Foodbank has received desperate messages for help from residents who are being affected by the recent roll out of universal credit.
Christmas is cancelled for over 40,000 children this year due to Universal Credit waiting times
IN a bid to help those being affected by the most recent austerity measures, members of Unite the Union in […]
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