Southwark universal credit claimants soared by 1,000 last month
Almost 40,000 Southwark residents are claiming universal credit due to the government’s economic “mismanagement”, a local politician has warned. Marina ...
Almost 40,000 Southwark residents are claiming universal credit due to the government’s economic “mismanagement”, a local politician has warned. Marina ...
GLA Member for Southwark and Lambeth gives her views
'I’m lucky I’ve got family to support me,' she said. 'Some people have got no one.'
'Our food banks work with love and care to provide support, but their role should not be to plug gaping ...
'Contrary to the claim recently made by the Secretary of state for work and pensions, the £20 being taken away ...
'I am hugely proud to represent such a strong, community-spirited area'
The extra £20-a-week will be 'phased out' in the Autumn
The charity helps survivors pay for homeware and essential items after they flee with nothing - and face wait for ...
The pandemic made housing issues even more apparent
'No one has to wait five weeks for payment," a DWP spokesperson responded
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