Various guidance materials
“How much can you earn and still get UC?” is a question that regularly comes up in discussions. The answer, as with many benefit questions, is … it depends! Universal Credit […]
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April 2025 A guide to claiming ADP for people with a disability or long-term health condition Adult disability payment (ADP) is a benefit for people in Scotland between the age
Adult Disability Payment: A Guide to the Benefit Read More »
HMRC are reminding parents of 16-19 year olds to extend their child benefit claim by the 31 August to continue getting their payments. Claimants can contact HMRC online, using the
Child Benefit for 16-19 year olds Read More »
May 2025 Our monthly newscast features three of our benefits experts discussing the latest benefits news stories including changes to legislation, DWP announcments, relevant case law and guidance. There are
From April 2025, The Diligence against Earnings (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 comes into force, bringing changes to the amounts deducted from earnings before applying arrestment orders in Scotland. The full
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Laura Docherty explores the rules that can help advisers maximise arrears of the Severe Disability Premium for their clients. Introduction As managed migration has progressed it’s become clear that many
Summary The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) grants individuals the right to access recorded information held by Scottish public authorities. Under FOISA, public authorities must disclose requested information
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CH v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Judicial Summary This appeal concerns procedural fairness and the approach that the Tribunal should take to the way in which it
As one or more of your benefits has ended or will be ending soon, you need to move to Universal Credit – www.gov.uk/guidance/move-to-universal-credit-if-you-get-a-migration-notice-letter Universal Credit if you’re a ‘mixed age
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Wednesday 30 April 2025 New Fair Repayment Rate – which comes into force today – caps Universal Credit deductions at 15%, down from 25%. The Fair Repayment Rate places a
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