A week after the government scrapped a £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit, we explore what impact the decision will have on women. 

A week after the government scrapped a u00a320-a-week uplift to Universal Credit, we explore what impact the decision will have on women. 

Universal Credit cut: why women are disproportionately affected

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Women may have to make the choice between staying with an abusive partner or being unable to provide for themselves and their children

Giving someone money and then taking it away from them is like taking food from your child’s mouth

I haven’t been out of the house for ages. I don’t go out now because I can’t afford it