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DVA: where to get help

In South Hams
June 22, 2019
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Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) is not uncommon. According to the independent charity Fact Checker, 26% of women aged 16-59 report having experienced some kind of domestic abuse as adults. 15% of men report the same. But there is help. The following lists just some of the organisations that can provide help and support. DVA services in Devon Splitz – Devon Domestic Abuse Support Service —...

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The Iniquitous MIF

In South Hams
June 18, 2019
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Universal Credit (UC) includes a concept called the Minimum Income Floor (MIF) which is the minimum income that will be used when calculating a benefit. If one earns below this amount … tough cookie. The idea behind it is that the state should not be supporting people whose income is low due to being involved with a failed or failing business. That would appear to be a reasonable goal if the...

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