Union to stage benefits protest

The Government will face a protest as it launches a new benefit as part of a "fundamental cultural shift" of the welfare system.

Universal Credit, which replaces other benefits such as jobseeker's allowance, income support and other tax credits, will be introduced in four local job centres in selected areas of Ashton-under-Lyne, Oldham, Warrington and Wigan.%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%