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Two thousand people in Great Britain will receive letters inviting them to apply for Pension Credit as part of an innovative new trial launched today.
As part of one of the Prime Minister’s five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit are set to benefit from up to a £522 monthly boost to cover childcare costs
Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare
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Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June.
A Bill ensuring victims of domestic abuse can receive child maintenance without contact from their abuser has today received Royal Assent (Thursday, 29 June 2023).
MORE than 25,000 people with health conditions will be helped to start and stay in work thanks to over £58m in new government funding.
Government Minister urges pensioners to check eligibility for Pension Credit as Week of Action kicks off
Press release
Minister for Pensions Laura Trott is today calling on pensioners to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit ahead of the launch of a new “Invitation to Claim” trial.
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