Housing benefits, which help low-income or unemployed people pay their rent, costs the government around £30bn a year, a large proportion of which goes to private landlords. A person is not usually eligible for housing benefit if they have a mortgage.
A union representing job centre staff says three in five feel unsafe interacting with the public.
The British Furniture Manufacturers Association, which represents the industry, said the cost of materials including hard woods, fabrics, foam...
Tina McKenzie, from the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “While online services are a key part of the communications...
Image copyright Getty Images The UK government should consider a targeted extension of its furlough scheme, MPs have said....
“We recognise people are facing pressures with the cost of living, which is why we are taking action worth...
Torsten Bell, boss of the Resolution Foundation think tank which focuses on improving living standards, said it was “increasingly...
Sarah Hewin, a senior economist at Standard Chartered Bank, agreed, warning that with rising gas prices feeding into higher...
“We also work hard to provide great benefits, a positive work environment and excellent career opportunities. These are just...
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