5 June, 2020 Open access
4 June, 2020 Open access
However, increases in child poverty could be entirely prevented by removing the two-child limit and benefit cap, and increasing child benefit by £5 per week, says IPPR
3 June, 2020 Open access
Confirmation that the CJRS will close to new entrants on 30 June 2020, and a second grant will be available under the SEISS, including for those who have not claimed before
3 June, 2020 Open access
As more than 114,000 sign 'Don't Leave Disabled People Behind' petition, charities call on Chancellor to increase legacy benefits in line with universal credit
3 June, 2020 Open access
Written answer in parliament also confirms that claimants who report deterioration in condition will be referred for reassessment and that the DWP will continue to process cases that have already been referred 'where possible'
3 June, 2020 Open access
Increase in need during coronavirus outbreak is 'completely unprecedented and not right', says Chief Executive
2 June, 2020 Open access
2 June, 2020 Open access
New management information shows that in the same period more than 900,000 advances have been awarded on new claims
2 June, 2020 Open access
New statutory rule adds a person who has been notified to self-isolate due to contact with a person infected with COVID-19 to list of qualifying people
1 June, 2020 Open access
Committee's proposals include increasing JSA and ESA in line with universal credit standard allowances, and taking action to ensure those affected by the benefit cap are not disadvantaged
29 May, 2020 Open access
As Britain returns to work, we need to adapt the emergency programmes we put in place to bridge through the crisis, says Chancellor
29 May, 2020 Open access
Scottish Government publishes management information ahead of scheduled quarterly statistics due to 'heightened interest' in impact of COVID-19 on Scottish Welfare Fund
29 May, 2020 Open access
'Consistent and necessary' to extend scheme in line with extension of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, says Union body
29 May, 2020 Open access
New DWP guidance confirms funding of £0.45 million to cover cost of notifications to housing benefit claimants affected by changes
28 May, 2020 Open access
Chair urges Prime Minister - who was 'clearly surprised' that such restrictions applied - to lift NRPF conditions during COVID-19 crisis
28 May, 2020 Open access
New statutory rule
28 May, 2020 Open access
Charity's research finds that more than a quarter of those in shielded group have lost at least 60 per cent of their income
28 May, 2020 Open access
Warning that workers who cannot afford to self-isolate will be forced to keep working, TUC also calls for extension of support for self-employed
28 May, 2020
New statistics also show that around half of households with housing entitlement are having direct payments to landlords under Scottish choices or DWP alternative payment arrangements
