‘Unconscionable’ universal credit cut breaks human rights law, says UN envoy

Ministers under pressure to reverse decision to end £20-a-week uplift introduced during pandemic

Ministers have come under continued pressure to reverse the decision to end the £20-a-week uplift introduced to support families during the Covid-19 pandemic, with recipients expected to lose out on £1,040 annually if the cut goes ahead.

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