9 February, 2024
9 February, 2024
National Audit Office also concludes that Ministry is unable to demonstrate whether its legal aid reforms represent a spending reduction for the public purse
9 February, 2024
CPAG calls for Department to act in light of evidence that some people are going for years without the support that's rightfully theirs
9 February, 2024
Latest Welfare Direct Bulletin to local authorities also outlines increased sharing of universal credit data with local council tax reduction schemes
8 February, 2024
Peter Schofield advises, that even where a case does not meet the criteria for an IPR, there is a process in place to encourage learning, raise awareness, and improve the clarity and effectiveness of processes and guidance
8 February, 2024
Bill requires Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who have been affected by increases in the state pension age
6 February, 2024
6 February, 2024
Warning of 'devastating consequences' if it is not renewed beyond March, letter highlights that more than 60 per cent of local welfare funding was financed by the Fund in 2022/2023 and that need is growing
6 February, 2024
Mims Davies says that new Disability Action Plan will make the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to 'live, work and thrive'
6 February, 2024
New statutory instrument
5 February, 2024
New statutory instrument also makes provision for disregard of payments from the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme
5 February, 2024
MLAs sitting for the first time in two years also reappoint Naomi Long as Justice Minister and elect Robin Swann as Minister for Health with responsibility for social care
1 February, 2024
New figures also show that median shortfall between households' rent liability and their LHA rate ranges between around £120 and £180 per month across Great Britain
1 February, 2024
However, in response Minister for Employment says that the Budget is scheduled for next month and that it is not for her to pre-empt what may be included
1 February, 2024
Where a claimant fails to give 'full and correct evidence', DWP says there is no legal entitlement to the amount not paid and therefore no underpayment in law
31 January, 2024
Information supplied by DWP Minister also shows that almost a third of decisions were overturned due to oral evidence at tribunal
31 January, 2024
Minister also reiterates government's position that any extension of the fund beyond March 2024 is a matter that remains 'under review'
31 January, 2024
Resolution Foundation warns that, while around a third of children in larger families were in poverty in 2013/2014, proportion is projected to rise to more than a half by 2028/2029
31 January, 2024
Funding needed to allow councils to keep residents healthy, support them to engage in work and education, prevent escalating crises and reduce pressure on wider public services
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