‘LTB’s: The insulting label for disabled, jobless

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On paper, Linda Smith‘s job with an Aberdeen company was straight-forward – she was meant to be helping the long-term unemployed – many of them disabled – to find jobs and move off benefits. The reality, she said, was a … Continue reading

Commission to examine effect of legal aid cuts as demand for service surges

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Low Commission will hold its first public meeting as advice centres across country start abandoning or rationing services
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NEWSFLASH: Former paralympian from Northampton fears benefits cuts

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A DEAF and blind medal-winning paralympic swimmer is concerned that planned changes to benefits next year will rob  her of her independence.   Mum-of-one Janice Tillett, aged 40, from Crofters Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton, represented Great Britain in the pool … Continue reading