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The UK government has recently announced changes to the Universal Credit childcare policy, which will allow parents to claim increased amounts to cover childcare costs. While this may sound like a positive development, there…
Read articleHow does the UK government reward companies that violate regulations and face more than £500m in fines? It outsources essential public services to them. Let’s call it out as it is. Recent analysis by…
Read articleIntroduction: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new “fraud plan” that claims to tackle benefits fraud head-on. However, behind their aggressive public service announcement lies a long-standing tradition of demonising…
Read articleThis past Monday, we plunged into an insightful discussion about EntitledTo’s annual review on council tax reduction (CTR) schemes. Karen Holmes, a notable figure from E2, expertly steered the conversation, with a host of…
Read articleIntroduction Scottish councils have been grappling with financial challenges exacerbated by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Despite increases in council funding, a recent report from the Accounts Commission reveals that the majority of this money…
Read articleIntroduction: The Covid-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented challenges for governments worldwide. As part of their response, councils in the UK disbursed a staggering £22.6 billion in grants to support businesses. However, it has come…
Read articleIntroduction: The private rented sector in England is home to a staggering 11 million renters. However, issues such as no-fault evictions and antisocial behavior have created a challenging environment for tenants. In an effort…
Read articleIntroduction: After a whirlwind of holiday celebrations, Eurovision excitement, and well-deserved partying, it’s time to refocus our attention on pressing matters. It has been a few weeks since our last Monday Workshop session, and…
Read articleThe latest monthly report on the real gross domestic product (GDP) for March 2023 has revealed a decrease of 0.3%, following a stagnant February. While the overall growth in the three months leading up…
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