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I had an interesting meeting I wanted to tell you about. I had the opportunity to meet with the Minister for Employment and the Secretary of State for Education at 10 Downing Street.

More than 8,500 individuals and organisations gave evidence to the latest Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into benefit assessments. Carri Swann considers the government’s response.

First Minister urged to, “at the very least”, deliver on campaign commitment to increase Scottish child payment to £30. 

Carri Swann considers the implications of the proposals in the DWP's new Health and Disability White Paper to end the work capability assessment and replace current rules on limited capability for work and work related activity.

A report analysing the impact Scottish government policies and lower childcare costs have on the costs of bringing up a child.