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Thousands of families struggling with parental conflict will receive increased support to improve their relationships, thanks to a £2.8 million government boost.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June.
HMRC has issued a warning to tax credits customers, who are renewing their tax credits claims, to be alert to scammers trying to steal their information.
Help to Save is open to people receiving benefits including Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit and offers a generous savings bonus.
More than six million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from 20 June.
An opportunity for members of the public to learn about the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC).
From Monday next week those arriving from Sudan, including UK nationals and those with a valid UK immigration status, will be exempt from residency tests to ensure they can access benefits, social housing, and homelessness a…
Total rate of overpayments has fallen from 4.0% in 2022 to 3.6% in 2023.
99% of households initially eligible through DWP will have been directly paid £301 by the government by end of today (3 May 2023).
The Minister for Employment has written to SSAC responding to points raised about The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2021.
Tax credits customers will receive their annual renewal packs between 2 May and 15 June.
This is first of three new Cost of Living payments adding up to £900 in 2023/24 – though some people will receive up to £1,350.
HMRC announces date for the first Cost of Living payment during the 2023 to 2024 tax year, for tax-credits only customers.
Millions of people will benefit from specific support to look for work, acquire new skills and progress into better-paid jobs.
An additional 200,000 Universal Credit claimants will be able to access quicker support with their mortgage from today.
An additional £842 million is available from today (1 April 2023) to help the most vulnerable households across England with essential food and energy costs.
New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind.
More Tax Credit claimants will soon be asked to claim Universal Credit as the Government expands the movement of legacy benefit claimants to the modern benefit system.
Millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May.
During the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UK delivered a statement on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 13 March 2023.
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