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SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
With new Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules applying from 6th April 2026, the DWP have updated form SSP1 for use … Continue reading SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided an update to their transitional protection guidance (version 3) via the … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what is the 80% rate?
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what is the 80% rate?
50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, … Continue reading 50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
Budget 2025 – Collective money purchase schemes
As part of budget 2025 announcements have been progressed in relation to collective money purchase schemes. What a CMP The … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Collective money purchase schemes
220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of … Continue reading 220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits
Specialist Jobcentre staff redeployed to give skills and employment support to tens of thousands of people with no requirement to … Continue reading Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits
Young get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million … Continue reading Young get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
Disabled and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure well-paid jobs
Latest cash boost will be delivered to four areas in England as part of the Connect to Work programme 3.8 … Continue reading Disabled and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure well-paid jobs
New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
Young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training will help shape policy as part of a … Continue reading New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
New regime to give people the confidence to invest their pension
New targeted support regime to enable more people to make the most of their money The government to publish proposed … Continue reading New regime to give people the confidence to invest their pension
SSP changes confirmed for 6th April 2026
The Plan to Make Work Pay is intended to tackle poor pay, poor working conditions and poor job security so … Continue reading SSP changes confirmed for 6th April 2026
Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026
HM Revenue and Customs have published initial information as part of the June 2025 employer bulletin on changes that form … Continue reading Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026
Facing redundancy? Getting help
It is very difficult for employees and their families when business struggles and employees face redundancy, what do you do … Continue reading Facing redundancy? Getting help
Biggest shake up to welfare system
Largest welfare reforms … to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs … Continue reading Biggest shake up to welfare system
Employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
Work will be unlocked for thousands of sick and disabled people through new measures that will bolster the support offered … Continue reading Employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2025/2026
The following was announced on Tuesday 21st January 2025: Automatic enrolment (AE) into workplace pensions has transformed workplace pension saving … Continue reading Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2025/2026
Torsten Bell appointed Minister for Pensions
Torsten Bell MP has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary in HM Treasury and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department … Continue reading Torsten Bell appointed Minister for Pensions
Statutory Payment Rates 2025 increased by 1.7%
The UK Government announced the increase basis for Statutory Payment rates along with other benefits and have released the proposed … Continue reading Statutory Payment Rates 2025 increased by 1.7%
“Good work is good for health” – WorkWell
Get Britain Working White Paper brings forward locally-led health, work and skills plans to drive down near record 2.8m people … Continue reading “Good work is good for health” – WorkWell
DWP – Autumn Budget 2024 to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
Millions of people, including families, pensioners, carers and those struggling to find work are set to benefit from Autumn Budget … Continue reading DWP – Autumn Budget 2024 to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
‘We will build a Britain where those who can work, will work’
Ahead of Budget later this week, the Chancellor pledges work and welfare overhaul so people who can work, do work. … Continue reading ‘We will build a Britain where those who can work, will work’
Six months to move from Tax Credit to Universal Credit
DWP is urging Tax Credit claimants to respond to their Universal Credit migration notices so they continue to receive benefits. … Continue reading Six months to move from Tax Credit to Universal Credit
Social Security fraud crackdown
Fraud, Error and Debt Bill brought forward to tackle social security fraud New laws will give DWP more powers to catch fraudsters … Continue reading Social Security fraud crackdown
Back to Work Plan to drive economic growth
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, on Thursday 11th July 2024, confirmed the Government’s commitments to its manifesto ‘Back to Work Plan’, … Continue reading Back to Work Plan to drive economic growth
New Pension Minister – Emma Reynolds MP
Emma Reynolds has been appointed as Parliamentary Secretary at HM Treasury and the Department of Work and Pensions on 9th … Continue reading New Pension Minister – Emma Reynolds MP
DWP plan to catch benefit cheats
Department for Work and Pensions announces it has saved £1.3 billion from fraud and error Government updates plan to further crack down on benefit cheats, … Continue reading DWP plan to catch benefit cheats
Nearly 100,000 workplace training delivered
Almost 100,000 workplace training places have been delivered in the past year for jobseekers, beating the Government’s 80,000 annual target, … Continue reading Nearly 100,000 workplace training delivered
Fraudsters behind benefits scam brought to justice
A group who stole over £50 million of taxpayers’ money has been brought to justice in the largest ever benefit … Continue reading Fraudsters behind benefits scam brought to justice
Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
Plans to boost economic activity while supporting vulnerable people with the cost of living will be driven through by Work … Continue reading Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
Christmas payments and opening with DWP
The Department for work and pensions have issued information on revised payments of benefits due to the Christmas festive season. … Continue reading Christmas payments and opening with DWP
New health in the workplace boost to keep people in work
Plans to boost UK employment through widening access to high-quality health support in the workplace are being unveiled …by the … Continue reading New health in the workplace boost to keep people in work
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
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
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
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
HMRC drops the ‘best practice’ BACS Hash
Bacs hash not required from 2023-24 On Monday 13th February 2023, the HM Revenue and Customs Software Developers Support confirmed … Continue reading HMRC drops the ‘best practice’ BACS Hash
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
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
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
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
Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
A new £7.6 million government initiative has been launched to help over 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism move … Continue reading Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
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.