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News and case law

Government takes immediate action after independent review finds ‘significant failings’ in effectiveness of Care Quality Commission

Government says it will be ‘considering our own approach to social security’ in due course

Commencement of remaining provisions of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 from 1 October 2024

Court of Appeal reviews the correct approach to the EAT’s discretion to extend time to lodge an appeal

Welsh Government announces £36 million in funding for advice services over next three financial years

‘Fast moving’ policy environment requiring regular changes to DWP’s Move to UC guidance does not outweigh public interest in its disclosure

Factors to consider in assessing whether a person is absent from Great Britain solely in connection with medical treatment for the purposes of qualifying for ESA

Insolvency Service reports record number of debt relief orders in England and Wales following removal of £90 administration fee in April 2024

Reports and briefings

From rights to reality: Designing a Fair Work Agency that delivers for the most vulnerable workers

Living standards, poverty and inequality in the UK: 2024

A Dual Crisis: The hidden link between poverty and children’s mental health

Discussion

Remand ending possibility of SDP?

Original FTT judge issues directions following UT set…

WCA closed due to gap in fit note - MR-able?

Rightsjobs

Regional Support Manager (North Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset, South Gloucestershire)

Manage Your Money Lead

Adult Welfare Benefits Advisor

Training and events

Housing and Homelessness Matters

Managed Migration: Calculating the Transitional Element

Get to Grips with Universal Credit (An Introduction)