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New projects launched to reduce parental conflict and help families thrive

New projects launched to reduce parental conflict and help families thrive

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Thousands of families struggling with parental conflict will receive increased support to improve their relationships, thanks to a £2.8 million govern...

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Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare

Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June....

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Payment window for £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment announced

Payment window for £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment announced

Thursday, 18 May 2023

More than six million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from 20 June....

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New peer mentoring programme to help people out of addiction and into work

New peer mentoring programme to help people out of addiction and into work

Thursday, 18 May 2023

A new £3.7 million employment programme will see mentors who have beat drug or alcohol addiction placed in Jobcentres to help others with dependencies...

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UK Nationals arriving from Sudan to have access to benefits

UK Nationals arriving from Sudan to have access to benefits

Friday, 12 May 2023

From Monday next week those arriving from Sudan, including UK nationals and those with a valid UK immigration status, will be exempt from residency te...

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Benefit fraud and error falling after Government crackdown

Benefit fraud and error falling after Government crackdown

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Total rate of overpayments has fallen from 4.0% in 2022 to 3.6% in 2023....

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Ten Days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for £301 Cost of Living Payment

Ten Days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for £301 Cost of Living Payment

Monday, 08 May 2023

All pensioners on a low income should check if they qualify for Pension Credit in order to also receive a Cost of Living Payment....

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Over 7 million households receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from DWP in just 8 days

Over 7 million households receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from DWP in just 8 days

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

99% of households initially eligible through DWP will have been directly paid £301 by the government by end of today (3 May 2023)....

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Over 8 million families to receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from today

Over 8 million families to receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from today

Monday, 24 April 2023

This is first of three new Cost of Living payments adding up to £900 in 2023/24 – though some people will receive up to £1,350....

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Over £130 million paid out for energy bill support this winter

Over £130 million paid out for energy bill support this winter

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

An estimated five million Cold Weather Payments worth £130 million have been issued to households for support with energy bills this winter....

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‘Back to work Budget’ supporting people to return to the labour market

‘Back to work Budget’ supporting people to return to the labour market

Monday, 03 April 2023

Millions of people will benefit from specific support to look for work, acquire new skills and progress into better-paid jobs....

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Government extends mortgage support for benefit claimants

Government extends mortgage support for benefit claimants

Sunday, 02 April 2023

An additional 200,000 Universal Credit claimants will be able to access quicker support with their mortgage from today....

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New review to boost employment prospects of autistic people

New review to boost employment prospects of autistic people

Saturday, 01 April 2023

A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has today been launched by the Government....

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Household Support Fund extended from today to help families in need

Household Support Fund extended from today to help families in need

Friday, 31 March 2023

An additional £842 million is available from today (1 April 2023) to help the most vulnerable households across England with essential food and energy...

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Thousands of people in their final year of life to have their disability benefits fast tracked

Thousands of people in their final year of life to have their disability benefits fast tracked

Friday, 31 March 2023

New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind....

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State Pension Age Review published

State Pension Age Review published

Thursday, 30 March 2023

The second review of State Pension age has been published by the Government today....

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Universal Credit expanded to benefit more Tax Credit claimants

Universal Credit expanded to benefit more Tax Credit claimants

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

More Tax Credit claimants will soon be asked to claim Universal Credit as the Government expands the movement of legacy benefit claimants to the moder...

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First 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment dates announced

First 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment dates announced

Sunday, 26 March 2023

Millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May....

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Government drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects

Government drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Over 1.2 million low-income earners on Universal Credit can now tap into additional support to help secure promotions and higher wages....

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More people set to benefit from free support to help claim Universal Credit

More people set to benefit from free support to help claim Universal Credit

Monday, 20 March 2023

An extra £22 million is being invested to extend free and impartial support for people making a Universal Credit claim....

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Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion to improve workplace support

Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion to improve workplace support

Monday, 06 March 2023

Employers are being encouraged to better support women experiencing the menopause as the Government today appointed England’s first ever Menopause Emp...

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Government backs bill to expand pension saving to young and low earners

Government backs bill to expand pension saving to young and low earners

Friday, 03 March 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) today confirmed it will support proposals to expand Automatic Enrolment, enabling millions of people to sav...

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£842 million available to help families in need

£842 million available to help families in need

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Councils to be allocated money to directly help those most in need with essential food and energy costs until 31 March 2024....

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DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work

DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote age inclusive working pract...

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Mary Starks appointed to lead review of The Pensions Regulator

Mary Starks appointed to lead review of The Pensions Regulator

Monday, 13 February 2023

The review will examine how TPR is performing its role and where it can improve, providing greater efficiency and value to taxpayers....

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Sara Weller CBE appointed new Chair of the Money and Pensions Service

Sara Weller CBE appointed new Chair of the Money and Pensions Service

Monday, 13 February 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the appointment of Sara Weller CBE as the new permanent Chair of the Money and Pensions Servi...

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Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents

Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

Cohabiting parents with dependent children who need support following the death of their partner can apply for bereavement benefits from tomorrow (9 F...

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Over 8 million families in the UK to receive new Cost of Living Payment this Spring

Over 8 million families in the UK to receive new Cost of Living Payment this Spring

Tuesday, 07 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 – ...

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£1 million fund for fresh ideas to boost health at work

£1 million fund for fresh ideas to boost health at work

Monday, 30 January 2023

Government launches competition for businesses to bid for share of £1m to stimulate innovation in Occupational Health....

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Delivering fairer, more predictable, and better run pensions

Delivering fairer, more predictable, and better run pensions

Monday, 30 January 2023

Minister for Pensions Laura Trott addressed an audience at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association on new measures to help close the pensions in...

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