As it raises concerns people in the UK may have lost the ability to put two slices of bread either side of a filling, the Daily Mail has sandwiched its article between two of its favourite themes.
Are there really towns that have been swamped by European migrants? Where are the hotspots? Is there pressure on jobs and housing?
Benefit claimants in areas piloting the new universal credit seem to like it. But with its roll-out taking much longer than anticipated, are government hopes for billions of pounds of savings misplaced?
Iain Duncan Smith wants to see benefits loaded onto cards to stop claimants spending cash on drugs and booze. How big is the problem?
Speaking at the Tory party conference, Culture Secretary Sajid Javid tells Channel 4 News that having a pact with Ukip “would be the wrong course of action … we dont need a pact with any party”.
David Cameron wants 3 million more young apprentices, and plans to slash unemployment benefits for 18-21 year-olds to fund them. But is this a reform too far?
Jackie Long
Some of the biggest and boldest promises being made by the Scottish yes campaign are on welfare – but can Scotland afford to be fairer for those on benefits?
Jackie Long
Rachel Reeves’ optimism and excitement are perhaps a little premature, even after today’s government defeat in parliament over reform of the spare room subsidy.
Iain Duncan Smith, work and pensions secretary, claims benefits cuts will push people to work. Jane Deith finds his plans haven’t gone down well in his own back yard, and Michael Crick speaks to him.
Thousands for braille displays, £31 for a knife, a fork, and two spoons, and £4,000 for a wheelchair. Disabled people tell Channel 4 News why everything costs more, just to live a normal life.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander tells Channel 4 News he is sorry about the disabled people who were affected by the bedroom tax, as the Lib Dems withdraw their support for it.
Jackie Long
Writing about Universal Credit is a bit like writing about a celebrity marriage. You know it’s in trouble , you just don’t know how much or exactly why.
Jackie Long
Two reports attacking major areas of the government’s planned benefits reforms suggest there may come a point when the universal credit policy has to be redrawn.
Jackie Long
Charities working with the poorest in society say government attitudes to their work are increasingly hostile.
David Cameron says inequality and poverty have improved on his watch. So is the government on target to eradicate child poverty?