Inadequate funding is driving down the quality of adult social care provision, MPs warn.
Cruel changes mean up to a half a million of the UK's most vulnerable citizens will see lower benefit payments.
Independent report find lack of public trust in the 'fairness and consistency' of Personal Independence Payment assessments.
Funding for homeless services has been cut by 45% since 2010/11 - and could be reduced even further.
Admission adds weight to allegations that cuts have left the welfare system unfit for purpose.
The survey by the Young Women's Trust also reveals that more than a quarter have used a food bank.
Scotland's social security secretary says axing housing benefit for 18-21-year-olds risks pushing young Scots onto the streets.
Exploited refugees in low-pay jobs live in squalor.
Households in rollout areas to receive housing benefit after new system found to be incompatible with councils' obligations.
Rochdale Borough Council urged to ditch proposals banning people from 'placing themselves in a position to beg or solicit money'.
Council leaders say local authorities in England should be able to target the extra cash where it's needed most.
Housing shortage and Tory cuts to social security benefits "fuelling" rising homelessness crisis in England, report says.
MPs and MSPs have taken part in a joint session to discuss the devolution of social security powers to Scotland.
Former Labour health secretary Andy Burnham criticised 'profiteering' social care providers, as he launched his Greater Manchester Mayoral campaign.