News and case law

20 April, 2017

Treatment of capital in a tax-free childcare account for the purposes of housing benefit

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20 April, 2017

House of Commons rejects Lords’ proposal to make child benefit payable for apprentices

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20 April, 2017

Introduction of a two child limit for the purposes of universal credit, income support, jobseeker's allowance and housing benefit in Northern Ireland

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19 April, 2017

Government announces measures to provide 'additional support' to those in the work-related activity group

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19 April, 2017

Duty of tribunal to give notice to claimant if specific concerns are raised in a hearing that may lead to a less favourable decision

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19 April, 2017

Exercising power to strike out appeals and the requirement to invite representations

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18 April, 2017

Poorly drafted 'gateway' questions on the universal credit claim form do not amount to the computer system being 'inoperative'

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18 April, 2017

Analysis of proportionality is not relevant to refusal of right to reside for Greek claimant in the UK for 30 years

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18 April, 2017

Whether housing benefit 52-week temporary absence rule discriminates against a severely disabled claimant

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13 April, 2017

Job search outcomes after GPoW decision can be considered when assessing a genuine chance of being engaged in work

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13 April, 2017

Requirement to explain decision not to adjourn a paper hearing when credibility of claimant is at issue

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12 April, 2017

Disability Rights UK calls on government to reform ‘disgraceful’ PIP mobility rules

More Welfare rights news

Treatment of capital in a tax-free childcare account for the purposes of housing benefit

House of Commons rejects Lords’ proposal to make child benefit payable for apprentices

Government responds to Select Committee reports on homelessness and Homelessness Reduction Bill

Introduction of a two child limit for the purposes of universal credit, income support, jobseeker's allowance and housing benefit in Northern Ireland

Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017

Government responds to Select Committee report on ‘Housing Associations and the Right to Buy’

Government announces measures to provide 'additional support' to those in the work-related activity group

Duty of tribunal to give notice to claimant if specific concerns are raised in a hearing that may lead to a less favourable decision

One in five adults have suffered from mental health issues due to housing problems

Exercising power to strike out appeals and the requirement to invite representations

Poorly drafted 'gateway' questions on the universal credit claim form do not amount to the computer system being 'inoperative'

Analysis of proportionality is not relevant to refusal of right to reside for Greek claimant in the UK for 30 years

Whether housing benefit 52-week temporary absence rule discriminates against a severely disabled claimant

Employment case law round up

Adeshina v St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Ors

Job search outcomes after GPoW decision can be considered when assessing a genuine chance of being engaged in work

Requirement to explain decision not to adjourn a paper hearing when credibility of claimant is at issue

Government launches consultation on park homes legislation

Disability Rights UK calls on government to reform ‘disgraceful’ PIP mobility rules