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The Benefit Cap: after a damning indictment of one of the Government’s flagship welfare reform policies, the question now is what happens next?
Marc Francis reflects on the Work and Pensions Select Committee's recent report on the Benefit Cap and writes about next steps.
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Press Release: Time to Scrap the Cap
Anti-poverty charity, Zacchaeus 2000 Trust (Z2K), today welcomed the Work & Pensions Select Committee’s damning criticism of the Government’s Benefit Cap on Social Security.
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Important News from Newham Council in Support of Poorest Residents
Last month Marc addressed Newham's Mayor and councillors in support of their decision to halve Council Tax Support charges for disabled and unemployed residents and end use of bailiffs against poorest claimants.
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Select Committee inquiry into the Welfare Safety Net
As the Work & Pensions Select Committee begins a new inquiry into the reasons so many people are falling through the Welfare Safety Net into severe poverty and destitution, Z2K's Marc Francis explains why we hope they will take a closer look at the role played by the "localisation" of Council Tax Benefit.
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Z2K gives evidence to Work & Pensions Select Committee Benefit Cap Inquiry
In October, Z2K’s Policy & Campaigns Director gave evidence to the Work & Pensions Select Committee as part of its inquiry into the impact of the Government’s Benefit Cap. Watch here see why we think the cap should be scrapped and hope the committee will at least recommend that all disabled people, lone parents with young children and homeless households should be exempted from it.
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Universal Credit: the new Poll Tax?
Policy Director Marc Francis reflects on the latest warning from former PM John Major that Universal Credit is becoming the new Poll Tax
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The benefit cap unfairly hits people who are unable to work
As MPs reopen their enquiry into the benefit cap, Z2K Policy Director Marc Francis outlines the injustices of the cap and why we’re arguing for change
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Haringey Reinstates Support for Low-income Households
Policy Director Marc Francis comments on Haringey Council's plans to reinstate Council Tax Support for its lowest-income residents
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Z2K responds to Shelter Social Housing Commission
Z2K has published its response to the Shelter Commission on Social Housing.
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Cutting down on the illegal use of B&Bs for homeless families
Policy Director Marc Francis on the illegal use of bed and breakfast accommodation for homeless families, a powerful judgement from the LGO and a heart-rending report on homeless children
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An end to ‘Affordable’ rents
So-called 'affordable' rents are, at 80% of market rates, anything but affordable to people on low incomes. Policy Director Marc Francis highlights the welcome news that Peabody is abandoning these overpriced rates
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Truly Affordable? Reflections on the Draft London Plan
From ambitious targets to tentative affordability, Z2K Policy Director Marc Francis reflects on the housing promises and pitfalls of the Mayor's new draft London Plan
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