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More than a million people in England, Scotland and Wales should apply now
19 April 2016
Autumn Statement 2015: Chancellor cancels planned tax credit cuts
The Government has today announced a U-turn on major tax credit cuts proposed in the Summer Budget
25 November 2015
New Tax-Free Childcare scheme boosted to £2,000 per child
Almost two million working families could get an allowance of up to £2,000 per child for childcare from autumn 2015
18 March 2014
Universal credit: Most claimants unprepared, Citizens Advice says
Most people who will be claiming the new universal credit aren't prepared for the changeover, Citizens Advice says
6 November 2013
Benefits shake-up: Universal credit trial begins
Universal credit, which replaces job seeker's allowance and other tax credits will be launched in four areas today
29 April 2013
New tax-free childcare scheme – who wins, who loses?
MoneySavingExpert.com analyses the Government's new childcare scheme, which was announced today
19 March 2013
Welfare reforms 'to hit disabled'
Around 500,000 disabled people are expected to lose out when the Disability Living Allowance is scrapped, says a report
22 October 2012
Benefits 'may be linked to pay, not inflation'
Benefits may be linked to average pay rather than inflation, according to reports
18 September 2012
Monthly benefit payments 'risk backfiring'
The shift to monthly benefit payments could push some families further into financial difficulties, a think tank warns
17 September 2012
Fears raised over digital benefits system
People from disadvantaged backgrounds may suffer if the government goes ahead with plans to digitise the benefits system
10 September 2012
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