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Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
HMRC is urging Working Tax Credit customers to check if they need to update their working hours if these have reduced as a result of coronavirus.
The DWP is supporting those arriving from Afghanistan as part of Operation Warm Welcome, including earlier access to benefit and employment support.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions explains uprating for State Pension and Industrial Death Benefit in relation to the general level of earnings for 2022 to 2023.
Families with children staying in full-time non-advanced education or approved training post 16 must inform HMRC by 31 August to receive Child Benefit.
Tax credits customers have until 31 July to renew their tax credits claim or risk their payments being stopped.
The new Health and Disability Green Paper – launched today – will pave the way for a fairer future of the benefits system to better meet the needs of disabled people and those with health conditions.
Today (Thursday 15 July 2021), Baroness Stedman-Scott will set out plans to extend bereavement support to cohabiting couples with children.
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Employment about The Universal Credit (Coronavirus) (Restoration of the Minimum Income Floor) Regulations 2021
Fast-tracked access to benefits will be extended to more people diagnosed with a terminal illness, increasing the support for those nearing the end of their lives.
Pension schemes are joining forces to ensure they can contribute to a more sustainable society, as Britain builds back better, fairer and greener.
Tax credits customers have until 31 July to renew their claims - the quickest way to renew is via GOV.UK.
Families in England will receive extra support with food and key utility bills, thanks to the final extension of the Government’s COVID Local Support Grant announced today.
Thousands of vulnerable people, including care leavers, will get more cash to pay their rent, thanks to changes to housing benefits.
The government is helping shut the door on social media scammers trying to plunder people’s pensions under new scam prevention measures due this autumn.
Tax credits customers will start to receive their annual renewal packs this week and are reminded to check that their details are correct.
The recruitment is a further boost for the government’s Plan for Jobs, which aims to help people of all ages move into work.
Millions of jobseekers will be able to access longer work-related training while in receipt of benefits to boost their chances of finding employment.
In line with the latest public health guidance and adhering to strict safety protocols, the department plans to begin reintroducing face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits.
Families will receive a boost of over £50 million this Easter, with councils given additional funding to keep vulnerable children warm and well-fed.
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