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25 Jan 2012

Lord's welfare amendments on CSA and emergency payments

A series of further amendments to the Welfare Reform Bill are being discussed at the end of the WRB report stage in the House of Lords today.

The two key amendments are as follows:

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25 Jan 2012

Government challenged in Lords on Social Fund and child support

The government has been desperately lobbying behind the scenes to try to avoid further defeats on its controversial welfare bill in the Lords today.
11 Jan 2012

Why the Social Fund is vital

The government is proposing to cut the Social Fund, which provides emergency support for poor, sick and vulnerable people in desperate need.