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Believe it or not, the rate of Universal Credit has never been set based on the actual cost of life’s essentials. It’s time for that to change. Our health and wellbeing, independence, ability to work is all dependent on us being able to afford to buy food, pay our bills and travel when we need to.

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@turn2us.org.uk

As part of the Guarantee our Essentials campaign, we’re standing with @trusselluk.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social to call on the government to create an independent process that sets the rate of Universal Credit based on what these things actually cost. www.trussell.org.uk/our-work/cha...

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Turn2us

@turn2us.org.uk

1 Sept

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ending the Need for Food Banks is requesting evidence that will help make the case to government. We’re sharing evidence on how an adequate safety net is key to helping people recover from setbacks and move forward. Share your own experiences and expertise below:

Turn2us

@turn2us.org.uk

1 Sept

Find out more and submit evidence by 7 September: www.trussell.org.uk/our-work/cha...

trussell.org.ukAPPG inquiry call for evidence | TrussellThe All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ending the Need for Food Banks (APPG ENFB) is inviting evidence for a new inquiry into how the level of support offered by Universal Credit is decided.