Scottish charities believe that Universal Credit is deeply flawed
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and One Parent Families Scotland believe that Universal Credit is deeply flawed. The piloting of Universal Credit in areas across Scotland and the rest of the UK has shown that the system traps people in poverty, debt, and crisis, undermining their rights.
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