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Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum
Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system.
- SiteProgrammes
- SectionBBC Radio 4
Teens locked out of Child Trust Funds also risk benefits cut
Thousands of disabled people with over £6,000 stuck in savings also face cuts to their benefits.
- Published2 days ago
- SiteNews
- SectionFamily & Education
Young parents struggle with ‘bizarre’ benefits rule
People under 25 get less Universal Credit benefits and campaigners say it penalises young parents.
- Published3 days ago
- SiteNews
- SectionScotland
Overpayment of benefits to be investigated
The work by the scrutiny panel will focus on how often income support benefits are paid in error.
- Published3 days ago
- SiteNews
- SectionJersey
6 Minute English: The benefits of doing nothing
Would being lazy have a purpose in life?
- Published2 days ago
- SiteProgrammes
- SectionBBC Radio
Controversial Gloucester sports complex 'will bring health benefits'
A city councillor says the scheme will be good for the city despite the loss of green space.
- Published3 days ago
- SiteNews
- SectionGloucestershire
Christmas on Benefits
Young jobseekers must organise a cracker of a Christmas party on a benefits budget.
- Published19 December 2013
- SiteProgrammes
- SectionBBC Three
Battling with Benefits
How some of society's most vulnerable people battle with a changing benefits system.
- SiteProgrammes
- SectionBBC One Wales
Banking on Benefits
Following the efforts of food bank the Kings Store House to feed the people of Rhyl.
- Published9 June 2014
- SiteProgrammes
- SectionBBC One
Nick and Margaret: We All Pay Your Benefits
Four benefit claimants and four taxpayers come face-to-face to explore each other's lives.
- SiteProgrammes
- SectionBBC One