6 August, 2020 Open access
6 August, 2020 Open access
However, Department for Communities advises that the requirements are still suspended for existing claims for universal credit
6 August, 2020 Open access
While welcoming what the government has done so far, Commission suggests further action, including speeding up delivery of Scottish Child Payment and to repeat the June 2020 increase in the carer's allowance supplement
6 August, 2020
CPAG calls for impact of poverty on the ability of families to support and protect children to be addressed across government departments, ideally as part of a cross-government child poverty strategy
5 August, 2020 Open access
Extension means that people facing hardship as a result of coronavirus pandemic can continue to make five, rather than three, claims in 12 month period
5 August, 2020 Open access
Union calls on government to extend CJRS beyond October 2020 where needed, abolish the SSP lower earnings limit, and raise level of SSP to equivalent of the National Living Wage
4 August, 2020
4 August, 2020 Open access
New statutory instrument
4 August, 2020
New regulations ensure that JSA and ESA run-on continues for 14 days, rather than 13 as originally provided
4 August, 2020 Open access
Letter to Business Minister also expresses 'disappointment' that government has failed to respond to Committee’s recommendations before summer recess
4 August, 2020
Interviews with patients, employers and HCPs highlight benefits including reducing workload pressure on GPs and minimising duplications in effort and resources
3 August, 2020 Open access
Workers whose incomes have been hit have sought to rely on the safety net, but in many cases have promptly fallen through its holes
3 August, 2020 Open access
In support of the government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the pause will now last until the end of September 2020, says DWP
31 July, 2020
Peers call for substantial reform of 'rigid and inflexible system' which has led to unprecedented levels of foodbank use and rent arrears
31 July, 2020
Sir Keith Lindblom will succeed Sir Ernest Ryder on his retirement after five years in office
31 July, 2020
Review will 'ensure this precious check on government power is maintained, while making sure the process is not abused', says Lord Chancellor
31 July, 2020
Welsh Government-commissioned report recommends adjustments to council tax reduction scheme and increased support for claimants with rent arrears
30 July, 2020
However, while End Child Poverty Coalition welcomes response to the concerns it has raised, it calls for 'public intervention' from the Regulator to set out clearly how and why the PM’s statements were incorrect
30 July, 2020
In a written answer, Minister advises that this compares to just under 5 per cent of other young claimants receiving sanctions
