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Watchdog raises concern over DWP plan to deduct benefit overpayments direct from clients accounts
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
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage to rise for millions of workers
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
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Pension Age Disability Payment – new claim pilot expansion
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
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Transfer of Disability Living Allowance claims to Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance
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%
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
Pathways to Work Green Paper update
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
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Change to earnings limit for carers
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
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Uprating of benefits in Scotland 2025/2026
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,
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Final UC Migration Notices to be issued in September 2025
Universal Credit Programme Closure Last November, Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister for Social Security and Disability, issued a written statement – Written statements – Written questions, answers and statements –
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