Budget update October 2021
October 27, 2021 –We take a look at the benefits changes announced by the Chancellor In his second Budget this year. Plus our Director muses on the changes to Universal Credit taper rates and work allowances and what they might mean for claimants.
Read ArticleEngland's Council Tax Reduction schemes 2021/22
June 08, 2021 –Our 2021 research of the Council Tax Reduction/Support (CTR) landscape is released today. Created in conjunction with the New Policy Institute, read our latest report or watch back our latest webinar to find out how things have changed over the last few years and our analysis of where the sector may be heading.
Read ArticleBudget update March 2021
March 04, 2021 –In yesterday's Budget the Chancellor detailed the ways he hopes the country will recover from the coronavirus pandemic. In this blog we summarise the benefits changes he announced as part of the recovery process.
Read ArticleCash is king for helping families self-isolate
January 14, 2021 –Would targeting benefits at families for them to buy IT equipment for home schooling help with the government’s attempts to reduce the spread of coronavirus? Our Director tells you why he thinks it could in his latest blog.
Read Article£15+ billion unclaimed means-tested benefits – but the sketchy take-up data makes it hard to say for sure
January 05, 2021 –In our latest blog covering the take-up of income-related benefits we find over £15 billion is still being unclaimed by low income households across the UK. On paper this may look better than last year's £16 billion but the reduced amount of data made available by the government serves to raise more questions than they answer.
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