Hackney sees 140 per cent rise in Universal Credit claimants in seven months
Nearly 20,000 people joined the system between January and September this year
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Town Hall calls for ‘no recourse to public funds’ immigration condition to be scrapped as it launches £100k fund
Mayor and cabinet members accuse government of ‘plunging families into unexpected financial crisis’ through the policy
Delay roll-out of ‘disastrous’ Universal Credit in Hackney, Mayor Glanville tells government
Mayor’s letter warns benefit changes could increase poverty and debt
Doormat ‘privacy breach’: Hackney Council under fire over housing benefit messages
Town Hall is publically identifying claimants, critic says