https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-08-29/71743 Answered on5 September 2025 Customers who leave the social security system and later need to return to claim New Style Employment Support Allowance or the Universal Credit health element will be considered new claimants, unless they stopped receiving Universal Credit as a result of increased earnings and then return to payment within six months….
Welfare Rights
Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget will take place on 26 November
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/03/rachel-reeves-autumn-budget-tax-increases Rachel Reeves acknowledged that the UK economy is “not working well enough for working people” as she announced that her second budget will take place on 26 November, amid mounting speculation over tax increases. The later than usual date will probably lead to weeks of speculation about how the Treasury will raise additional revenue…
Welcome to AI Law and Legal Training
https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/course/index.php?categoryid=2150 Welcome to AI Law and Legal Training AI Law and Legal Training is a collection of eight free courses funded by UKRI Responsible AI, and in partnership with Citizens Advice and academics at The Open University and the University of Lincoln. The courses have been developed with support from lawyers at Fieldfisher, Mishcon de…
Work and Pensions
Secretary’s letter to
Labour MPs on changes
to ‘strengthen’ the new
welfare reform bill
Dear colleague, We have always said we are determined to reform the social security system so it is fair, provides dignity and respect for those unable to work, supports those who can, and is sustainable so it is there for generations to come. The broken system we inherited from the Tories fails all of those…
Pathways to Poverty: How planned cuts to disability benefits will impact the people we support
By refusing to properly consult on its plan to cut billions from disability benefits, the government is choosing not to ask questions it doesn’t want the answers to. The cuts will have a devastating impact on disabled people (and their children), sending hundreds of thousands into poverty, and many more into deeper poverty. This will…
Universal Credit Migration Notice – Migration Notices
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-migration-notice/migration-notices If you have received a Universal Credit Migration Notice letter, reading this guide will help in understanding your next steps.
Tax Credits Closing
There are less than two months left until the Tax Credit Service closes on 5 April. No more payments for Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit will be made after this date, and Universal Credit will be the main benefit for people who need financial support. Most people getting Tax Credits should…
Emergency Information
You might find yourself caught short of money and need help with essentials like food or paying your bills. Please look at the range of support options we discuss in this guide. https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/emergency-information/benefits-not-enough-to-meet-my-needs
Here, we look at the some of the benefits available to vulnerable people and examine those most in need of a drastic overhaul.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/aug/23/the-benefits-challenges-facing-labour-as-millions-prepare-for-a-tough-winter?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Labour backbenchers are warning that millions of vulnerable people will face a “cruel winter” amid rising energy prices and a reduction in benefits, including the removal of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.
AdviceUK’s first Advice Week to shine a spotlight on the advice sector
https://www.adviceuk.org.uk/2024/07/31/adviceuks-first-advice-week-to-shine-a-spotlight-on-the-advice-sector/ The #AdviceSaves campaign aims to raise awareness of AdviceUK and the fantastic work of its members across England, Scotland and Wales. It will highlight the key challenges faced by advice-giving organisations and call for policy change to support the advice sector.