Higher benefit rates mean workers need to check their entitlements
March 16, 2023 –People with earnings that were previously too high to qualify for benefits may be entitled from April, explains our Director Phil Agulnik. Read his latest blog to find out how changes in the tax and benefits system are increasing the reach of means-tested support.
Read ArticleSpring Budget update March 2023
March 16, 2023 –In this summary of the Spring Budget we outline the changes that will affect people on benefits. In what was called the ‘Back to work Budget’ we saw several announcements around getting people into work, including around childcare, benefits conditionality, work capability and more.
Read ArticleSupporting Londoners to access advice and guidance
February 10, 2023 –As part of a GLA funded digital tools programme to help Londoners during the cost of living crisis we have added new functionality to our public benefits calcautor - find out more in our latest blog
Read ArticleCould settling disputes through back-pay put benefits at risk?
January 20, 2023 –Using one-off payments to settle industrial disputes appears to be a growing trend. But employees who are claiming Universal Credit and receiving a lump sum payment from their employer need to understand the impact suggests our Director, Phil Agulnik, in his latest blog.
Read ArticleAre the Cost of Living payments unfair because they create a ‘cliff edge’?
November 18, 2022 –Our Director shares his thoughts on the new Cost of Living payments for people on means-tested benefits announced in yesterday's Autumn Statement. Read to find out why he says they’re welcome but also the way they’ve been structured makes them far from perfect.
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