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An additional £842 million is available from today (1 April 2023) to help the most vulnerable households across England with essential food and energy costs.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind.
More Tax Credit claimants will soon be asked to claim Universal Credit as the Government expands the movement of legacy benefit claimants to the modern benefit system.
Millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May.
During the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UK delivered a statement on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 13 March 2023.
Councils to be allocated money to directly help those most in need with essential food and energy costs until 31 March 2024.
Cohabiting parents with dependent children who need support following the death of their partner can apply for bereavement benefits from tomorrow (9 February 2023).
Over 8 million families in the UK will continue to receive direct financial support from Government, with the first of five Cost of Living Payments – worth £301 – hitting bank accounts this spring.
Helping more people progress into higher paid jobs will support the UK’s labour market and economic growth
New laws protecting parents who use the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) from abusive ex-partners are due to be introduced following an independent review.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking bidders for a slice of its new £3.6 million Challenge Fund to improve parents’ access to conflict support.
Sky is the first national provider to help their customers access cheaper broadband by signing up to the Department for Work and Pensions scheme for benefit claimants.
Millions of the lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the Government in 2023/4 to help with the cost of living.
11.6 million Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments have been made to pensioners across the UK so far this winter.
The UK and South Africa share a strong commitment to upholding women’s rights and gender equality at home and overseas.
Over seven million payments of £324 have already been made to low-income families through the government’s cost of living support.
Alister Jack says focus must remain on growing the economy in the face of global challenges for the good of people in Scotland and all over the UK
Almost one in four families across the UK will receive £324 from the government this month as the latest Cost of Living Payments are sent out from today (8 November 2022).
More people nearing the end of their lives will receive vital, fast-tracked financial support, thanks to legislation passed last week.
A new SSAC report assesses the future of working age contributory benefits for those not in paid work.
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