The political and economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis. This fully revised, restructured and updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes and their implications since the elections of 2010 and 2015.With contributions from leading academics in the field this book critically examines the design, entitlement, delivery and impact of current welfare provision. The first half of the book...

'Warm, joyful and utterly gorgeous - I loved it!' Celia AndersonThere are worse fates than growing up knowing that you will one day inherit a vast and magnificent Cotswolds country estate, but for Rhys Travers it has always felt like a huge responsibility.Juniper Meadows is home to much of his extended family, not to mention the many local businesses that operate on the estate, so there’s no time to sit back and enjoy the view. Juniper Meadows is...

‘Her best yet - romantic, real and compelling’ Phillipa AshleyWelcome to Halfmoon Quay, the picture-perfect village clinging to the edge of the Cornish coast ⛵️Every book in the Halfmoon Quay series can be read as a standalone.Everyone knows Rick Penrose is the person in the village to turn to for help. Friendly and reliable, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous, he’ll do anything for anyone. When his t...

The BRAND NEW gorgeous, romantic, festive read from bestseller, Sarah Bennett.When Sadie Bingham’s life takes an unexpected turn, her children treat her to a well-earned break at Juniper Meadows, the gorgeous Cotswolds estate owned by the Travers family.The festive season is in full swing, and Sadie throws herself into the packed Twelve Days of Christmas programme, relishing the opportunity to make new friends and new memories.Single father Dylan ...

The start of a new series from bestselling author Sarah Bennett.On paper, Hope Travers has an idyllic life.Living in a bustling farmhouse with her mum, aunt and uncles, cousin and too many dogs to count, surrounded by the breath-taking Cotswolds countryside, she knows she is privileged and protected.But all families have secrets, and the Travers family are no exception. Their farmhouse sits in the grounds of the Juniper Meadows es...

‘I inhaled this book in two days. Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!’ Rachel BurtonAmelia Riley and Ben Lawson have something in common – fathers who have kept secrets.On the day of his father’s funeral, Ben’s life changes forever when a woman he’s never met shows up claiming to be his sister. As he investigates the past, Ben is shaken to discover that much of his life has been built on a carefully constructed found...

A BRAND NEW instalment in the gorgeously romantic Halfmoon Quay series from top ten bestseller Sarah Bennett, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Phillipa Ashley Every book in the Halfmoon Quay series can be read as a standalone.Is home always where the heart is? ✨Running a café by the sea in Halfmoon Quay should be a dream job for Issy Kernow, but the view reminds her of everything she’s lost since h...

An enchanting and heartwarming romance from bestselling author Jaimie AdmansEvery book in the Ever After Street Series can be read as a standaloneA tale as old as time…Since her mum’s death, Marnie Platt has shut herself away from everyone who cares about her. Worse, her beloved bookshop on Ever After Street is suffering too. With sales down and the shop’s garden falling into disrepair, Marnie risks losing the very last thing ...

Cosy up with this heartwarming Christmas romance from bestselling author Sarah HopeWhen Chrissy Marsden moves her children and menagerie of pets into Corner Cottage, she hopes to put her divorce behind her and have the fresh start she’s been longing for.Just as she feels she is finally getting her life back on track, with a chance encounter at the school gates re-igniting her passion for sewing, a surprise pregnancy throws everything into turmoil.When she is asked...

Discover the heartwarming and uplifting tale from bestselling author Sarah HopeEscape into a world of fresh starts, new friends and the opportunity for love...When Molly Wilson and her two children are forced to leave their old lives behind, will a small rundown shop in the middle of Payton-On-The-Water, a quiet village in the English countryside, offer the fresh start they need?Desperate to immerse herself and her family into village life, Molly ...

The heartfelt next instalment in the beloved rural romance series by bestselling author Jill SteeplesPrimrose Hall is more than Jackson Moody and his fiancée Pia’s home – it’s the heart of the community.The Sunday craft fairs in the renovated stables are a popular draw for the locals and tourists alike, enticed by the beautiful surroundings of Primrose Woods as well as the irresistible goodies on display. But for Sophie Wright they’re a chance to forge a ...

A gorgeous story about community, friendship and having the courage to start over, from bestseller Kim NashA perfect new start in Cornwall…Meredith's life is at a standstill. She's stuck in a dead-end job, approaching fifty, and her dating life is a string of disasters. But one evening, while browsing the internet, she sees an ad for a lighthouse, and in a moment of impulsiveness, she makes a ridiculous bid for it.With the help of local handyman C...