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16 February, 2018

Parents and carers should seek advice before applying for new Tax-Free Childcare, warns LITRG

Those on lower incomes who claim tax credits or universal credit need to ensure that the new scheme is the right choice for them when compared to other options.

15 February, 2018

Pilot scheme testing universal credit in-work conditionality to be extended for further 12 months

New DWP guidance

15 February, 2018

Extension of flexible payment arrangements for universal credit claimants in Scotland

New DWP guidance

14 February, 2018

‘Pervasive lack of trust’ undermines the entire operation of PIP and ESA assessments

Work and Pensions Committee says it 'beggars belief' that recording the assessment is not already routine

14 February, 2018

National Audit Office to undertake investigation into errors made in payment of ESA

Investigation will look at how and when the issue was discovered and how information was acted upon

13 February, 2018

Simple Payment service to be replaced by HM Government Payment Service by 20 March 2018

Payment will still be through PayPoint outlets but will be paid in sums of up to £100

12 February, 2018

Pilot scheme testing universal credit in-work conditionality to be extended for further 12 months

New statutory instrument

9 February, 2018

Further transitional arrangements in relation to changes to state pension age would be 'unfair and unaffordable', says government

We've considered many options and all of the proposals would be wrought with substantial legal and financial problems, says Minister

9 February, 2018

Work and Pensions Committee publishes distressing accounts from people navigating the PIP and ESA claims processes

Unprecedented response to call for evidence was 'remarkable in the consistency of the themes that emerged', says Committee

9 February, 2018

DWP issues guidance on recent miscellaneous amendments to universal credit

New advice for decision makers includes details of changes to waiting days, work-related requirements and housing costs for temporary accommodation

9 February, 2018

Evidence of work-related activity when assessing substantial risk for ESA and universal credit

New DWP guidance

9 February, 2018

Further roll-out of universal credit full service between February 2018 and April 2018

New DWP guidance

8 February, 2018

Universal credit Project Assessment Reviews 'barely mention claimants' and are 'shot through with management gobbledegook'

Work and Pensions Committee says it is 'very surprised' that such a major programme has not been subject to scrutiny of a review since 2015

8 February, 2018

Government responds to consultation on eligibility for free school meals under universal credit in England

Introduction of an annual net earnings threshold is considered to be ‘fairest and most practical way’ to ensure lowest-income families receive free school meals

7 February, 2018

Further roll-out of the universal credit full service

New statutory instrument provides for the expansion of the service between 7 February and 25 April 2018

7 February, 2018

Department for Communities outlines approach to reviewing PIP claims in Northern Ireland following High Court judgment

Regulations in Northern Ireland will be amended and the Department will review all cases that may be impacted by the judgment

7 February, 2018

Nearly three-quarters of people affected by the benefit cap in Scotland are lone parents, of which half have a child under three

New report from CPAG in Scotland and OPFS makes a series of recommendations for both the UK and Scottish government as well as local authorities

7 February, 2018

Introduction of a universal credit earnings threshold for entitlement to free school meals

New regulations also provide for transitional protection from the changes during the roll-out of universal credit