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Little progress on Universal Credit say Public Accounts Committee
Little progress has been made on the roll-out of universal credit with just 0.3% of the eligible population receiving it by October last year,…
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Landlords waiting for rent under universal credit
The amount of time landlords have been waiting to receive rent under universal credit has jumped because of government delays in processing payments. According…
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High Court appeal on Council Tax appeals
On 29 January 2015, the High Court handed down judgment in respect of 3 appeals, that were heard together, which concerned charitable Housing Associations’…
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Support for vulnerable people in the job market
This paper focusses on improving support into the job market for people with health conditions and disabilities and those facing long-term unemployment, who face…
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DWP to access personal data from Feb 15
The government has changed the law to allow the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to share universal credit claimants’ personal data with social…
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The new self employed
Much more than other countries in Europe, the UK’s jobs recovery is being led by a surge in the number of self-employed workers. Who…
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Universal Credit – where are we?
Here is the latest from the NHF, including advice below on the roll out plans to date: Universal Credit will replace many existing benefits…
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Welfare Reform Impact report
In August 2012, we commissioned Ipsos MORI and the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research to undertake a programme of research to understand…
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Eleven days from the breadline
A sudden shock to the income for a working family will leave them with enough money to survive for just 11 days, according to…
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Landlords postpone risk concerns over Universal credit
Social landlords are downgrading the threat posed by welfare reform in their business plans, following delays with the implementation of universal credit, auditor Baker…
