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6 February, 2019

Changes to universal credit have 'made a dent in the problem rather than fixed it', says Citizens Advice

New report calls for 'significant reform' in light of evidence that one in two claimants falling into arrears with housing costs as they wait for first payment

5 February, 2019

DWP makes determination that 'relevant threshold' for purposes of calculating surplus earnings under universal credit will stay at £2,500 until 31 March 2020

Determination, which follows announcement in Budget 2018, made under the Universal Credit (Surpluses and Self-employed Losses) (Digital Service) Amendment Regulations 2015

5 February, 2019

DWP sets out improvements to new style ESA claims process

New edition of Touchbase also confirms information advisers should have before contacting a universal credit claimant's case manager

5 February, 2019

Scotland’s Social Security Committee launches inquiry into impact of social security on rented housing

Inquiry launched to address concern that 'a system which should support people to be able to rent an affordable home is failing too many'

4 February, 2019

Government agrees deal to protect social security rights of UK and Irish citizens living and working in each other's state

Agreement ensures that rights associated with the Common Travel Area will continue after the UK leaves the EU

1 February, 2019

Abolition of child tax credit and working tax credit from 1 February 2019

New statutory instruments commence provisions to abolish tax credits and introduce savings in prescribed cases

1 February, 2019

Department for Communities proposing use of 'off benefit' methods to recover social fund overpayments from people in receipt of disability benefits only

Equality screening process says this will align recovery methods in Northern Ireland with those employed by the DWP

1 February, 2019

DWP says that neither tenants or landlords lose out in 53-week rent payment years under universal credit

Written answer to parliament in response to concerns that tenants will only receive 52 weeks of housing costs in a 53-week rent year

31 January, 2019

Lords Scrutiny Committee questions to what extent data from universal credit managed migration pilot will indicate DWP's capacity for migration on a large scale

Committee also raises 'significant concern' as to whether claimants will have sufficient money to cover bills that arise during changeover period

31 January, 2019

DWP is using 'front line intelligence' to help improve its service to the public, says Permanent Secretary

In addition, Department is developing a 'Stakeholder Strategy' expected to be in place by April 2019

31 January, 2019

DWP claimant survey shows that universal credit satisfaction levels are lower than those for all other benefits

Claimant service and experience survey also highlights that satisfaction levels for ESA and PIP also remain lower than for other benefits

31 January, 2019

Action is underway in Scotland to bring into effect new social security powers but more could be done, says Poverty and Inequality Commission

In particular, Scottish Government could look at whether date could be brought forward for introducing income supplement for low income families

31 January, 2019

Uprating of earnings limit for carer’s allowance in Scotland

New statutory instrument

31 January, 2019

Amendments to social security legislation in preparation for UK’s exit from the European Union

New statutory instruments remove or amend references that are no longer appropriate once the UK has exited the EU

29 January, 2019

DWP to 'explore options' for improving process of explicit consent in relation to universal credit with SSAC

Report on joint conclusions will be published following meeting on 30 January, says Minister for Employment

29 January, 2019

Public Bills Committee seeks views on Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

Committee to consider Bill which allows government to amend retained EU law on social security co-ordination and repeals retained EU law relating to freedom of movement

29 January, 2019

Biggest cuts to council tax support since abolition of council tax benefit have been to working families with children

New report from IFS also finds that low-income households more likely to have seen cut in council tax support if they live in poorer areas

28 January, 2019

Senior President of Tribunals sets out current plans for tribunals modernisation programme following survey of judicial office holders

Developments in tribunals jurisdiction include provision of ‘assisted digital’ service to be trialled in Social Security and Child Support appeals

28 January, 2019

DWP says it will set ‘criteria for success’ of managed migration following the pilot phase

Government's response to Select Committee confirms an update will be provided in Autumn 2020 'in line with the migration timetable'