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The government has confirmed that the interest rate used to calculate support for mortgage interest (SMI) payments is increasing to 3.16 per cent from 11/12/2023.  SMI has to be repaid- the loan charged currently at 3.28%.

A report by CarersUK has recommended- 'Reform the b

The Government has released figures relating to customer harm and deaths since Internal Process Reviews (IPRs) were introduced.

The Government announced some changes in the

Citizens Advice has warned -

● 'Record numbers seeking help from Citizens Advice for energy debt

May 2023 figures for the Benefit Cap show- 86,000 households had their benefts capped in GB: 79,000 were capped on UC and 7,400 were capped on HB...The majority of the decrease is due to the increased beneft cap levels which were imp

A new law puts in place provisions to allow the second Cost of Living Payment 2023 to be paid. Worth £300, this is the second of the 3 scheduled payments and has a qualifying date of 17/9/2023. The qualifying date for the fnal payment of £299 due in Spring 2024, is yet to be announced.

The government has launched a consultation on changes to the work capability assessment (WCA) as it applies to Universal Credit and ESA c

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The government is introducing light touch reviews for some PIP claimants from August 2023.

Support for mortgage interest in the benefits system is given in the form of a loan.

Managed migration is taking place for some tax credit claimants by geographical area.

Universal Credit is strengthening its position as the main means tested benefts for those of working age. Government statistics show up to 13/7/2023-