‘Rent or food’ case verdict could be far-reaching for councils

‘Rent or food’ case verdict could be far-reaching for councils

Landmark ruling in case of a single mother of four who was categorised as ‘intentionally homeless’ because she didn’t use all her benefits to pay rent.

Thursday, 27 June 2019, Katie Coyne

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