Committee says impact on poorest people of taking money directly from accounts has been understated A government watchdog has criticised ministers for understating the impact on the poorest of plans […]
07 April 2025 16:22 As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the financial resilience and tenancy stability of individuals and families across Scotland, our HSBC project provides vital support
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The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates increased on 1 April 2025, giving a pay rise to over 3 million workers across the UK, including apprentices. All businesses
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage to rise for millions of workers Read More »
The Scottish Government has expanded the pilot for new claims to Pension Age Disability Payment. This is their replacement for DWP’s Attendance Allowance, and will expand to the following 13
Pension Age Disability Payment – new claim pilot expansion Read More »
From 24 March 2025, the remaining Disability Living Allowance claims for customers aged 18 or over and living in Scotland started to transfer to Social Security Scotland. Social Security Scotland
Fair Repayment Rate – reduction of the Universal Credit overall deductions cap from 25% to 15% and moving the child maintenance deduction higher up the regulated priority order The Chancellor
This week saw the official start of consultation on the ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working’ Green Paper with accessible formats now available alongside details
Pathways to Work Green Paper update Read More »
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More unpaid carers set to benefit from Carer Support Payment. More unpaid carers in Scotland could benefit from financial support as a key change in eligibility rules comes into effect
Change to earnings limit for carers Read More »
The forms of assistance that are uprated by the regulations are – The accompanying Policy Note also highlights: Young Carers Grant, Scottish Child Payment, Funeral Support Payment, Best Start Grants,
Uprating of benefits in Scotland 2025/2026 Read More »
