24 February, 2023
23 February, 2023
New agreement commits to testing new ways to start a universal credit claim in prison and ensure access to benefits on release including any advance payment
23 February, 2023
Unless HMCTS can maximise the financial and wider benefits of the programme going forward, public spending watchdog warns its value for money will be at risk
22 February, 2023
New figures include that more than 180,000 personal independence payment claims were in payment, 4,000 more than at August 2022
22 February, 2023
New statutory instrument includes amendments to tax credits rules to reflect the introduction of carer's assistance in Scotland, and the reform of 'basis period' profit and loss allocations for the self-employed
22 February, 2023
In addition, Minister advises that as at October 2022, more than 420,000 current PIP recipients had an AS marker
22 February, 2023
22 February, 2023
Scottish Government highlights that benefit is a 'reliable annual £50 payment' to those eligible, and is not temperature dependant unlike the cold weather payment it replaces
21 February, 2023
DWP advises local authorities that the Fund should be used to support those in the most need, including households needing help with energy costs, disabled people, carers and those not eligible for other support
21 February, 2023
Response to written question follows concern from Lords Committee that further increase to threshold was introduced from January 2023 before outcome of previous increase was clear
21 February, 2023
Minister also confirms that more than 70,000 claims have been 'closed' following suspension
21 February, 2023
(1) SK (2) DK v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
[2023] UKUT 21 (AAC)
UA-2021-000228-UOTH
Reported as [2023] AACR 5
21 February, 2023
Now vital that everyone affected by the cap applies to their local authority for help, says CPAG Scotland
21 February, 2023
New Justice Lab policy and research centre launched to tackle the most 'pressing problems' facing the justice system
20 February, 2023
Department adds that participating offices will also have a 'safe space' to call a helpline, support service or loved one
20 February, 2023
Highlighting that some individuals may have built up large balances, Social Security Scotland urges people to look for their prepaid card, activate it and spend the money
17 February, 2023
New statutory instrument
16 February, 2023
New guidance confirms that payments of bereavement benefits to surviving cohabiting partners with dependent children will be disregarded as capital for 12 months for universal credit
16 February, 2023
With the programme expected to complete three years later than planned, Committee seeks evidence on how HMCTS has progressed in the face of changing circumstances, and whether it is on course to make a smooth transition to business as usual
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