Birmingham Post - Tag - benefits

Neil Elkes: A balancing act on welfare

Birmingham Post — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT

At a time when so much of what happens in public at the city council is staged, it was refreshing to hear an open admission that Birmingham’s Cabinet was divided over an issue.

Birmingham MP John Hemming defends benefits cap after attack by bishops

Birmingham Post — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:28:00 GMT

A Birmingham MP has hit back after senior church leaders, including the Bishops of Birmingham and Dudley, attacked plans to limit benefit increases.

Jonathan Walker: Is Bedroom Tax the new Poll Tax?

Birmingham Post — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:25:00 GMT

Just as Margaret Thatcher fought a losing battle to stop the community charge being called the "poll tax" so this Government is losing the battle to stop "bedroom tax" entering the lexicon.

Labour plans 'compulsory' jobs for 16,000 West Midlands unemployed, says Liam Byrne

Birmingham Post — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:45:00 GMT

More than 16,000 long-term unemployed people in the West Midlands would be ordered to accept taxpayer-subsidised jobs or lose their benefits under a Labour government, Birmingham MP Liam Byrne has said.

Liam Byrne defends Labour's compulsory jobs scheme as parties clash over benefits

Birmingham Post — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:35:00 GMT

Birmingham MP Liam Byrne has defended plans to force unemployed people to work, as Labour clashed with the Government over the best way to cut the welfare bill.

Jonathan Walker: Concern over 'welfare' of the workers

Birmingham Post — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Prime Minister's Questions this week was dominated by a topic which may well be debated right up to the next election - has George Osborne hit working families in the pocket?

Unemployed must accept work, says Labour's Liam Byrne

Birmingham Post — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:15:00 GMT

Labour must end a something-for-nothing welfare culture and force people to work if they are able to, Birmingham MP Liam Byrne has insisted.

Autumn Statement: Osborne announces benefits squeeze and raid on pensions

Birmingham Post — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:10:00 GMT

George Osborne today announced a benefits squeeze and a raid on the pensions of the wealthy as the economy continues to falter.

George Osborne warns parents on benefits ahead of further cuts to welfare bill

Birmingham Post — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:05:00 GMT

George Osborne has warned parents on benefits they must make a "financial decision" about whether to have more children as he confirmed the Government is looking at how much money they receive.

Birmingham student loses human rights claim after working without pay at Poundland

Birmingham Post — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:32:00 GMT

Government back-to-work schemes criticised as "forced labour" have been ruled lawful by the High Court, after a Birmingham graduate who worked upaid at Poundland lost her legal challenge.