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Toolkit for local authorities, housing providers and support organisations in the social rented sector, providing information on the removal of the spare room subsidy.
This guide provides ideas and good practice for all local authorities (LAs) on the Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy.
A suggested letter for local authorities to send to claimants affected by the removal of the spare room subsidy.
This report presents findings from the evaluation of the Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy (RSRS) in Housing Benefit.
Factsheet for claimants of Housing Benefit explaining new rules from April 2013.
Research into the effect of the removal of the spare room subsidy on foster carers, adopters and special guardians.
This guidance is for local authorities in England and Wales who are responsible for administering Discretionary Housing Payments.
Research carried out by the Department for Work and Pensions on public perceptions of the removal of the spare room subsidy.
This interim report presents early findings from the evaluation of the Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy (RSRS).
This page provides information on subsidy control for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
This information is for local authority staff who process claims and administer Housing Benefit, including Local Housing Allowance.
Universal Credit can include help with housing costs - paying your landlord, what to do if you cannot pay your rent, other help you can get.
Urgent information for all local authority Housing Benefit staff.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
Guidance for accountable bodies for English Investment Zones wishing to award grant subsidies under the English Investment Zones Subsidy Scheme.
Details on the conditions councils must meet to receive scheme grants. Includes how and when funding payments are reconciled, including across council boundaries.
Details of DWP statistics that relate to the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
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