The UK Government have announced the increase basis for Statutory Payment rates along with other benefits and have released the … Continue reading Statutory Payment Rates 2024 increased by 6.7%
Statutory Payment Rates 2024 increased by 6.7%
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Employment support launched -Back to Work
New Back to Work Plan to help up to 1,100,000 people with long-term health conditions, disabilities or long-term unemployment to … Continue reading Employment support launched -Back to Work
Laura Trott moved from Pensions to Treasury
Laura Trott has been moved across as Chief Secretary to the Treasury on Monday 13th November 2023. She replaces John … Continue reading Laura Trott moved from Pensions to Treasury
Universal Credit employment boost for parents
Thousands of parents on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their chances of getting a job or up their … Continue reading Universal Credit employment boost for parents
New crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance launched
Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance will face accelerated sanctions as Ministers announce the introduction of new powers to … Continue reading New crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance launched
Employment support boost for over 30,000 economically inactive young people
The expansion of the Youth Offer to inactive claimants, for the first time, will begin immediately to help young people … Continue reading Employment support boost for over 30,000 economically inactive young people
Cost of Living payment dates
Millions of households across the UK will receive £300 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 31st … Continue reading Cost of Living payment dates
Pension AE changes on the way – but when?
Private Members’ Bill to help millions save more into their pension and start saving sooner has cleared Parliament and been … Continue reading Pension AE changes on the way – but when?
Tax Credits are ending
Tax credits are coming to an end, and most people will need to apply for Universal Credit instead. You won’t … Continue reading Tax Credits are ending
Swifter sanctions on unpaid child maintenance
Parents who fail to pay child maintenance will face tougher sanctions faster after new laws were passed … to speed … Continue reading Swifter sanctions on unpaid child maintenance
Midlife MOT website
A new online Midlife MOT has been launched to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess … Continue reading Midlife MOT website
Over 30 million on UK payroll
The latest UK labour market figures from the Office for National Statistics show the number of people on company payrolls … Continue reading Over 30 million on UK payroll
Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025
More time is given to pay National Insurance contributions towards State Pension. Taxpayers now have until 5th April 2025 to … Continue reading Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025
Massive boost for childcare
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28th June 2023. … Continue reading Massive boost for childcare
Tax credits – 1.5 million renewal packs
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 … Continue reading Tax credits – 1.5 million renewal packs
Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
Getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits. You … Continue reading Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
Drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
UniversalCredit claimants in work across Great Britain can now benefit from extra support to help secure promotions and higher wages … Continue reading Drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
New Chair of the Money and Pensions Service
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the appointment of Sara Weller CBE as the new permanent Chair … Continue reading New Chair of the Money and Pensions Service
DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote … Continue reading DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
Mary Starks to lead review of The Pensions Regulator
The review will examine how TPR is performing its role and where it can improve, providing greater efficiency and value … Continue reading Mary Starks to lead review of The Pensions Regulator
Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents
Cohabiting parents with dependent children who need support following the death of their partner can apply for bereavement benefits The … Continue reading Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents
Support for bereaved families to be extended
Bereaved cohabitees with dependent children will soon be eligible for additional financial support, following a successful debate in the House … Continue reading Support for bereaved families to be extended
TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER
If you want to get back to work in 2023, there is help. Whether you’re looking to change your career … Continue reading TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER
Christmas season Benefit payment date adjustments confirmed
The Department for Work & Pensions have confirmed adjustments to the Christmas season related payment date adjustments. If there is … Continue reading Christmas season Benefit payment date adjustments confirmed
Statutory Parental Payment increased by 10.1% from April 2023 to £172.48
Following the governments Autumn Statement on 17th November 2022 and indication that benefits would rise by 10.1%, it has been … Continue reading Statutory Parental Payment increased by 10.1% from April 2023 to £172.48
New Minister for Pensions – Laura Trott
Laura Trott is the new Minister for Pensions with responsibility for pensioner benefits including the State Pension, private and occupational … Continue reading New Minister for Pensions – Laura Trott
Families claiming tax credits to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 23rd November 2022
Tax credits only customers will receive their second Cost of Living payment from 23rd November 2022. More than one million … Continue reading Families claiming tax credits to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 23rd November 2022
New Pensions Minister – Alex Burghart
Alex Burghart was appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions on 20th September … Continue reading New Pensions Minister – Alex Burghart
Over eight million households to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 8th November 2022
The £324 Cost of Living Payment, which follows on from a £326 payment made from July, is part of £1,200 … Continue reading Over eight million households to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 8th November 2022
Benefits and credits to be paid early ahead of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
The government has confirmed that payments of benefits normally due in accounts on Monday 19th September 2022 will be made … Continue reading Benefits and credits to be paid early ahead of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
New pension scheme type launched
Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes, or CDCs for short, will offer an alternative to the UK’s two primary pension scheme … Continue reading New pension scheme type launched
Jobcentre closures in areas with red severe weather warning
Jobcentres and health assessment offices in areas issued with a red severe weather warning for Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th … Continue reading Jobcentre closures in areas with red severe weather warning
Dominic Harris is the preferred candidate for the role of Pensions Ombudsman and Pensions Protection Fund Ombudsman
Harris is currently a Partner in the Pensions Team at law firm CMS. He also serves as Chair of the … Continue reading Dominic Harris is the preferred candidate for the role of Pensions Ombudsman and Pensions Protection Fund Ombudsman
Tens of thousands will be helped to take stock of their work, wellbeing and finances through the DWP’s “Mid-life MOT” initiative.
The Mid-life MOT is a review for workers in their 40s and 50s that helps them take stock of their … Continue reading Tens of thousands will be helped to take stock of their work, wellbeing and finances through the DWP’s “Mid-life MOT” initiative.