Billions of means-tested benefits remain unclaimed each year
May 05, 2023 –We are frequently asked for up-to-date figures about the amount of income-related benefits being left unclaimed by those entitled to them. Despite lack of new data from the DWP entitledto's benefits boffins have updated our estimates and renewed our call for better data in the future.
Read ArticleUniversal Credit: Marks out of 10 on its 10th birthday
April 27, 2023 –In our latest blog/report we decided to mark UC’s tenth birthday by providing an assessment of what’s good, bad and indifferent in the way UC’s been designed and implemented over the last ten years. Read to find out how we've scored it in each of ten categories.
Read ArticleHigher 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
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