The End of the British Welfare State
British homeowners fall prey to “sale and rent back” scams
By Marcus Morgan, August 14, 2009
Over the last few years, a new breed of “sale and rent back” (SRB) speculators has emerged in Britain, seeking to take advantage of the most vulnerable homeowners to turn a profit.
Britain: Government plans further fund cuts in elderly care
By Ajantha Silva, August 10, 2009
Labour’s Health secretary Andy Burnham has outlined the government’s proposals for elderly care in the green paper, “Shaping the Future of Care Together”.
Britain: Forty percent of children live in poverty
By Peter Reydt, October 3, 2008
More than 40 percent of children in the United Kingdom are living in poverty, according to the latest research. That is some 5.5 million children.
Britain: Labour to introduce work for benefits programme
Private sector to bid for contracts
By Robert Stevens, September 9, 2008
The Labour government in Britain has escalated its attack on the unemployed, the disabled and other vulnerable people with an announcement in a green paper to introduce a work for benefits scheme.
Britain: Labour's budget sets stage for further attacks on welfare
By Jean Shaoul, March 20, 1999
Gordon Brown's third budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer was greeted enthusiastically by most political commentators. It was almost universally acknowledged that he had squared the circle--combining...
