The statistics on homelessness and temporary accomodation, regarding the time between July and September of 2020, were recently released. You can read the Full Documents here.
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On the 7th of January, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced a collection of reforms to property law designed to making Leaseholding cheaper and easier, hoping that it will help people […]
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Following the removal of the Severe Disability Premium Gateway, which prevented claimants of Universal Credit from getting Severe Disability Premium, the DWP has issued a memo to help ensure a […]
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The report focuses on the financial impact that Covid-19 has caused for those in receipt of benefits, and is a follow up of a prior report. Using information gathered via […]
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A poll of 6,004 people, conducted by ICM Unlimited for Citizens Advice, has shown that one in seven of people have fallen behind on essential bills – including energy, water, mobile phone […]
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The “ADASS Autumn Survey”, which is responded to by councils across the country, was centred on Adult Social Care. The questions revolved around many aspects of Adult Social Care, including: […]
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The final report from the Mental Health and Income Commission shows there is a significant ‘mental health income gap’, and calls for urgent and systemic action to stop this from growing. Recommendations […]
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Interest-free buy-now-pay-later credit agreements will be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in order to protect consumers under plans announced by the government. The main points are as follows: […]
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“The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Poverty aims to increase understanding of poverty among parliamentarians and to seek all-party solutions. On 20th March 2020, the Chancellor introduced temporary measures to […]
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Extra support to help protect rough sleepers and renters from the effects of COVID-19 has been announced by the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick today (8 January 2021). This includes: Extra […]