A STATEMENT by the man in charge of Universal Credit in the North saying working people didn’t get a pay increase when they had more children so those on benefits shouldn’t expect one has been branded “insulting” and “totally unacceptable.” Fermanagh and Omagh District Council had previously written to the Department of Communities regarding its […]
Demand for foodbank soars as changes to benefits bite
Universal Credit and PIP are among the reasons why the numbers needing the foodbank have soared.
New benefits linked to growing demand at foodbank
Demand for Enniskillen Foodbank has surged since the introduction of Universal Credit.
Public urged to attend meeting on Universal Credit
The new benefits system has been described as “draconian”
Council demands meeting with Foster over jobs fears
There are concerns for up to 40 jobs in Enniskillen.