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To the government's plan. today's open letter to the prime minister is signed by groups representing education, housing, the economy, health care and anti—poverty campaigners. we're facing a crossroads where the government faces a choice. it has said it is committed to improving the lives of people on the lowest incomes, but the depth of that commitment will be revealed this autumn when it decides whether or not to go ahead with this cut to the incomes of the poorest people in our country. ministers say the increase in benefit levels was always meant to be temporary, and that they're now foc...

Last week at bridlington beach in yorkshire, unite the union organised this sand sculpture to highlight their opposition to the government's plan. today's open letter to the prime minister is signed by groups representing education, housing, the economy, health care and anti—poverty campaigners. we're facing a crossroads where the government faces a choice. it has said it is committed to improving the lives of people on the lowest incomes, but the depth of that commitment will be revealed this autumn when it decides whether or not to go ahead with this cut to the incomes of the poorest peopl...

But the depth of that commitment will be revealed this autumn when it decides whether or not to go ahead with this cut to the incomes of the poorest people in our country. ministers say the increase in benefit levels was always meant to be temporary, and that they're now focused on getting people into work. many of those on universal credit already have a job, but now face a £20 a week income cut from the end of this month unless the treasury relents. michael buchanan, bbc news. a state of emergency has been declared in new york because of flash flooding across parts of the city. almost all s...

Press Release – New Zealand Government Changes to the minimum wage, main benefit levels and superannuation rates that come into force today will raise the incomes for around 1.4 million New Zealanders. This Government is committed to raising the incomes for all New Zealanders as part of … Changes to the minimum wage, main benefit levels and superannuation rates that come into force today will raise the incomes for around 1.4 million New Zealanders. “This Government is committed to raising the incomes for all New Zealanders as part of laying the foundations for a better future,” Minis...

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