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Benefits calculations to be reviewed for nearly 300 carers following investigation

Devon County Council has agreed to look into how it calculated allowances to nearly 300 families who look after children as special guardians, following an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO).

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Research warns net zero policies risk plunging thousands into poverty

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Flexible work denied to a third of female public sector employees

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Key Fund tackles BAME barriers to investment

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£50m to be invested into London estates regeneration

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London council pursues registered provider status to help tackle homelessness crisis

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Rwanda bill axes vital human rights obligations, report warns

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Children’s playground massacre: Parks in London to be replaced by social homes

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Prevent poverty risk by extending vital Household Support Fund, councils warn

Councils have urged the government to extend the Household Support Fund (HSF) beyond April to help protect vulnerable households amid the cost-of-living crisis.