welfare state

  • 18 Oct 2017

    MPs have been debating the pros and cons of universal credit all afternoon.

  • 18 Oct 2017

    The Prime Minister set out today to stave off any rebellion over the universal credit rollout by announcing a u-turn on the premium rate telephone helpline for claimants. Within a month it’ll be free. Labour had wanted a pause to the changes, amid claims that it will leave some people destitute. Andy Davies has been to Bath to…