A single mother took her own life after she feared losing her benefits under new reforms to Britain's welfare system, an inquest heard. Amy Nice, 21, of Coppull, near Chorley, Lancashire, had been suffering from severe depression and anxiety after being diagnosed with kidney disease. But she also felt 'pressurised' to find work under the Government's flagship Universal Credit scheme, the hearing was told. 'In the last few months her benefits were giving her cause for concern as they had been putting pressure on her. A spokesman for the Department of Work and Pensions, said: 'Our thoughts are with Ms. Nice’s family at this difficult time.

Source: Daily Mail April 18, 2018 07:53 UTC