benefits – Hackney Citizen

Town Hall ‘still working to recover data’ more than a year after ‘devastating’ cyber attack

Report on October 2020 hack reveals social care, benefits and housing are among services that remain badly affected

New details emerge about the extent of the damage caused by last October’s hack

Local resident says prejudicial advertising for properties still going on despite being ruled unlawful earlier this month

Claims see spike of 60 per cent between May and June as councillors warn of ‘new wave’ of job losses when furlough ends

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 18 September 2019 at 14:37

Town Hall in first stages of contacting and supporting residents entitled to pension credit

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 27 October 2017 at 15:51

Mayor’s letter warns benefit changes could increase poverty and debt

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 3 February 2017 at 14:05

Man was told he could go up and down steps despite having had his legs removed just months before and using a wheelchair

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 1 September 2016 at 15:22

Borough will be one of the worst affected areas in the UK, according to new government figures

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 21 August 2015 at 10:47

Report finds that thousands in Hackney can’t afford council tax payments

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 4 May 2013 at 12:03

Figures give mixed message about the economic situation of many Hackney residents

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 6 April 2013 at 10:23

Charity wants local people to be aware of – and prepared for – changes to the benefits system

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 8 February 2013 at 13:13

Many lose out by not realising they can claim benefits, according to Michael Foley of Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau