January 2024

Published 24 January 2024 Transitional measures proposed as rent cap ends. Regulations to protect tenants concerned about rent increases following the ending of the emergency rent cap have been laid in […]

Published on Thu 14 Dec 2023 This blog explores some of the pros and cons of getting short-term assistance while challenging a determination to reduce or remove an award of

The difference in success rates between personal independence payment (PIP) and its Scottish equivalent Adult Disability Payment (ADP) are becoming smaller as time passes, though ADP remains the more generous

 Scotland’s lower child poverty rate of 24% – compared to 31% in England and 28% in Wales – was attributed to the Scottish child payment, which provides low-income families with

In this comprehensive guide the authors set out the evidence of the extent of child poverty and its impact on children. They explore how our social security system can help

Millions of households are continuing to receive further support to ease financial pressures during 2023/2024 through Cost of Living Payments. The first payment of £301 was paid between 25 April

There has been a significant level of positive activity in Scotland to build a stronger and more just social security safety net with benefits such as the Scottish Child Payment,

Published 08 January 2024 Payments not just for those out of work As many people return to their jobs following the festive break, those in part-time and full-time work have been

DWP boss ‘really hopes’ fraud-busting IT scheme doesn’t echo Horizon scandal The most senior civil servant in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has told MPs that he hopes

New rules mean energy companies can resume force-fitting prepayment meters in people’s homes nearly a year after it was suspended. Energy suppliers were banned from force fitting the meters after