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On 14th February 2024, additional amounts were introduced in the transitional severe disability premium element for those who were entitled to it and who had also been entitled to other […]
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Universal Credit redeclarations As part of the Autumn budget in 2024, it was announced that Universal Credit claimants would be required to periodically redeclare their circumstances – as part of
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If you have been transferred to universal credit under the managed migration process, use this tool to help you request a breakdown of the calculation of the transitional element. It
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Over 30 civil society groups and welfare experts have written to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, warning that “official error” Universal Credit overpayment debt is
Over 30 charities urge DWP to prevent debt caused by government mistakes Read More »
The Government has announced changes to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay which will benefit more than one million employees across the UK as part of efforts to grow the economy. Through
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The transfer of existing Attendance Allowance claims to Pension Age Disability Payment for customers who live in Scotland began on 24 February 2025. Customers living in Scotland who currently get
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Tax credits are closing on 5 April 2025, and customers must respond to their migration notices by their deadline date to continue to receive financial support from the Government. DWP
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People have until 5 April 2025 to fill gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record dating back to 6 April 2006. After this date, payments can only be made for
Deadline to fill National Insurance gaps to increase State Pension Read More »
The Citizens Advice Scotland Help to Claim service is trialling a call back service. If you require our assistance, you now have the option to request a call back from one
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The £2,500 threshold for calculating surplus earnings under Universal Credit has been extended until 31 March 2026, as announced by Stephen Timms MP on 26 February 2025. This means that
