Benefits

Benefits

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The government won’t reform child benefit

What it means for parents

Changes to universal credit: what it means for you

What you need to know about the benefit changes

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Boost for carers in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Carers have been given a much-needed boost in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget.

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British Gas encouraging pension credit applications

Don’t miss out on vital support this winter.

Charity pushes for government to protect benefit claimants with ‘minimum floor’

How the proposed changes could make a real difference

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Struggling families were failed during pandemic, inquiry finds

Government failings brought to light

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Benefits error means ESA claimants ‘missing out’ when moving to universal credit

Have you been affected?

Beware of the cost of living allowance issue notice – it’s a scam!

The new scam is targeting pensioners and their families

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Independent review for carer’s allowance overpayments

What happened, and how can we stop it happening again?

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Fraud investigators given power to take money directly from bank accounts

Cracking down on ‘outdated’ rules