As the cost of living rises each year, social security payments should increase at least by the rate of inflation, says Alison Johnstone. Picture: John Devlin As the cost of living rises each year, social security payments should increase at least by the rate of inflation, or else their real value falls. The decision not to do so for four years has resulted in a UK-wide £4.4billion cut to our already tattered safety net.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has laid bare the impact of this. Drawing on research with members of the public, who are asked what they think the […]
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