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5 October, 2009

Provision of tax credit information to local authority HB Departments

New DWP initiative to be implemented next year

5 October, 2009

Miscellaneous amendments to means tested benefits

New statutory instrument

5 October, 2009

Government begins roll out of Flexible New Deal

New initiative launched as Conservative Party outlines plans to 'get Britain working'

1 October, 2009

Supreme Court becomes final court of appeal for all civil cases in the UK

A major milestone that will ensure greater access and transparency, says Lord Chancellor

1 October, 2009

Extension of the incapacity benefit work-focused interview regime in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

1 October, 2009

Determination of a representative rent for local housing allowance purposes in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

30 September, 2009

Government says it has no plans to abolish disability living allowance

Benefit is 'not under threat', according to Care Services Minister

29 September, 2009

Reform of HB subsidy scheme where claimant living in temporary accommodation

New statutory instrument

29 September, 2009

Increase in the permitted work earnings limit from October 2009

New DWP guidance

29 September, 2009

Government confirms cold weather payments will continue to be paid at a higher rate

Money will provide vital extra help at a time when people need it most, says Secretary of State

29 September, 2009

Government announces extra funding for Local Employment Partnerships

£18m will help half a million people into work, says Work and Pensions Secretary

29 September, 2009

Extension of paternity pay and leave from 2011

Government launches consultation

29 September, 2009

Evaluation of the ‘work-focused services in children’s centres’ pilot

New DWP research

28 September, 2009

Housing benefit subsidy to local authorities

New statutory instrument

25 September, 2009

Revenue establishes new team to deal with tax credit dispute and complaint letters

New service available to organisations acting on behalf of claimants, advises Low Incomes Tax Reform Group

24 September, 2009

Treatment of student loans in the assessment of help with NHS costs

New Welsh statutory instrument

23 September, 2009

Reform of the state pension scheme from April 2010

New DWP guidance

21 September, 2009

DWP launches online benefits calculator

Enhancement to 'benefits adviser' service now live on Directgov