Promising young drummer Tamsyn aims for her big break. Nathan and Abbey hunt rabbits for their tea. Partially blind David's payments are reduced after his disability is reassessed.
Changes to the benefits system lead to a crime wave. As crime levels rise, former soldier Winky decides to get into the private security business. Meanwhile, budding drummer Tamsyn is invited to play the biggest gig of her life.
Billy and his mother run a letting agency in Hartlepool. Since Universal Credit was introduced, they've seen rent arrears soar. Meanwhile, tensions between loan sharks and their clients boil over.
