News and case law

4 April, 2020 Open access

DWP confirms it is pausing the recovery of benefit overpayments for three months in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

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3 April, 2020 Open access

Amendment of start dates for increases to the standard allowance in universal credit and to LHA rates in 2020/2021

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3 April, 2020 Open access

DWP confirms temporary carer’s allowance easements in response to coronavirus outbreak

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3 April, 2020 Open access

DWP confirms that visiting service has suspended routine face-to-face home visits in response to coronavirus outbreak

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3 April, 2020

Service standards for people providing independent advocacy in relation to the Scottish social security system

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3 April, 2020

Uprating of carer’s allowance in Scotland 2020/2021

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3 April, 2020

Whether a tribunal correctly approached the issue of ‘prior information’ of Work Programme requirements in a post-Reilly and Wilson appeal

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3 April, 2020

IIAC decides against prescribing ANCA-associated vasculitis in relation to silica or asbestos exposure

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2 April, 2020 Open access

DWP to stop recovery action associated with benefit overpayments, tax credits debt, and social fund loans

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2 April, 2020 Open access

Speedy delivery of universal credit and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme is vital to support the self-employed before June, says IFS

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2 April, 2020 Open access

Government suspends £10 million Universal Credit Transition Fund application process due to coronavirus pandemic

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2 April, 2020 Open access

Further guidance on social security tribunal contingency arrangements during COVID-19 pandemic

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2 April, 2020 Open access

Treating carer’s allowance claimants in Scotland as engaged in caring during temporary breaks due to coronavirus

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DWP confirms it is pausing the recovery of benefit overpayments for three months in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

Amendment of start dates for increases to the standard allowance in universal credit and to LHA rates in 2020/2021

DWP confirms temporary carer’s allowance easements in response to coronavirus outbreak

DWP confirms that visiting service has suspended routine face-to-face home visits in response to coronavirus outbreak

Suspension of requirement for local authorities in Scotland to comply with duties to assess and meet care needs

Homelessness charities urge government to remove last remaining barriers preventing councils from housing all rough sleepers during coronavirus crisis

Service standards for people providing independent advocacy in relation to the Scottish social security system

Uprating of carer’s allowance in Scotland 2020/2021

Whether a tribunal correctly approached the issue of ‘prior information’ of Work Programme requirements in a post-Reilly and Wilson appeal

IIAC decides against prescribing ANCA-associated vasculitis in relation to silica or asbestos exposure

DWP to stop recovery action associated with benefit overpayments, tax credits debt, and social fund loans

Court of Appeal considers jurisdiction of county court on a section 204 decision and lawfulness of a contracted out decision under section 202

‘Breathing space’ for people with problem debt to be extended from six weeks to six months under Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill

Speedy delivery of universal credit and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme is vital to support the self-employed before June, says IFS

FCA proposes three month payment freeze on loans and credit cards, and zero interest on up to £500 of arranged overdrafts, for those impacted by coronavirus

Government suspends £10 million Universal Credit Transition Fund application process due to coronavirus pandemic

Renters in Scotland afforded greater protections as new coronavirus legislation extends notice periods to up to six months

Further guidance on social security tribunal contingency arrangements during COVID-19 pandemic

Treating carer’s allowance claimants in Scotland as engaged in caring during temporary breaks due to coronavirus