The Legal Implications of Government Surveillance
Recent revelations have sparked concern among disabled campaigners and privacy advocates alike regarding the UK government’s alleged powers to surveil benefit claimants’ bank accounts.
Preparing for the Transition to Universal Credit
The UK’s Universal Credit system, designed to streamline various benefits into one monthly payment, is gradually replacing six existing benefits, including tax credits, income support, and housing benefits.
Labour’s Decision to Drop ‘Fitness for Work’ Test
By engaging in self-employment, gaining new skills, or obtaining a degree, claimants can often avoid constant reassessments and the anxiety of proving their inability to work.
Housing Benefits and Self-Employment Income Calculations
There is often confusion around whether income for housing benefits should be based on drawings rather than profit. It’s a common misconception that profit, representing the overall financial gain of the business, should be treated as the business’s turnover, not the income of the person running it.
DWP’s £2,323 Cap on Multiple Benefit Claims
In a recent policy update, the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a freeze on the amount of certain benefits that people with multiple claims can receive. This cap, set at £2,323 per month, aims to limit the total amount of state support individuals and families can receive if they are claiming multiple benefits simultaneously.