‘Considerable flaws’ in universal credit system causing ‘unnecessary hardship’ for EU claimants due to challenges providing correct documentation, finds IPPR think tank.

IPPR thinktank rebuts claims that a leftwing Labour government’s hands would be tied by Brussels. / Britain could triple state aid spending to industry without breaching EU rules, according to a study that compares government subsidies to promote economic growth across Europe.

The think tank said it was clear that EU law is not incompatible with state ownership.