24 November, 2015
24 November, 2015
New statistics also show that total value of awards spent or committed across Scotland was £43.9m
24 November, 2015
Accelerated procedure needed to 'underpin the stability and survival of power-sharing devolved institutions at Stormont', says Northern Ireland Secretary
23 November, 2015
Written answer from Employment Minister also confirms that 'full business case' will follow for approval by end of 2017
23 November, 2015
Response to report on bereavement benefit reform also rejects recommendation to consider extending eligibility to partners who are not married or civil partners
20 November, 2015
20 November, 2015
New think tank report by Matthew Oakley suggests that boosting income of in-work tax credit claimants by £30 per week could save £4.1bn
19 November, 2015
However, the 'devil is in the detail' and the impact is different for different groups
19 November, 2015
MLAs vote in favour of legislative consent motion by 70 to 22
18 November, 2015
Responding to letter from Work and Pensions Committee, Iain Duncan Smith also says enhanced processes for hardship payments should be in place by end December 2015
18 November, 2015
New agreement confirms that this includes funding to ensure the bedroom tax will not apply
18 November, 2015
Responding to request for figures, Exchequer Secretary highlights need for quality assurance of information due to the 'particularly sensitive and high profile nature of this topic'
18 November, 2015
New figures for April to September 2015 also show increase in use since last year with hunger remaining 'a major issue for low income families and individuals'
18 November, 2015
New statistics for period from April 2012 to June 2015 also show increase in awards to peak in October 2013 followed by threefold decline from peak by June 2015
18 November, 2015
New analysis shows that households in every UK region and nation will suffer larger average losses than London despite having lower incomes.
17 November, 2015
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health article finds significant increase in suicides, self-reported mental health problems and prescription of antidepressants for claimants whose benefit was reassessed between 2010 and 2013
16 November, 2015
Reports that Work and Pensions Secretary had threatened to resign over Chancellor's plan to cut universal credit budget by £2bn
13 November, 2015
Letter from Devolution Committee Convener also highlights need to have agreement on fiscal framework before Bill is given go-ahead
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