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Monday 21 December 2015 12:01 amUniversal Credit will simplify the system but will not stop delays in benefit delivery, says Work and Pensions Select Committee reportBy: Hayley KirtonShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on TwitterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEmailShare on EmailAdd as a preferredsource on GoogleUniversal Credit will help to simplify the benefit system and will be less likely to be subject to mistakes, but it may not stop delays in benefit delivery.A report published today by the Work and Pensions Select Committee has highlighted that the introduction of Universal Credit, which is designed to roll six separate benefits into one, will not be fully implemented for several years, with some claimants likely to still receive the older style benefits
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Friday 07 May 2010 8:57 amITV warns of an uncertain time aheadBy: KCS-contentShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on TwitterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEmailShare on EmailAdd as a preferredsource on GoogleITV, the commercial broadcasting group, has warned investors that the outlook for the second half of the year nda
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stanley cup t half were up by a healthy six per cent.The group, which is now headed by former Post Office chief Adam Crozier, said advertising revenues were up eight per cent in the first quarter and were currently forecast to be up 22 per cent in the second quarter. But the group, which had its shareholdersrsquo; meeting yesterday, said that this yearrsquo growth had to be seen in the context of a very difficult period last year.ITV said also that the upcoming World Cup in south Africa was having a positive effect on first half revenues.ITVrsquo new chief
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