Caring, unpaid, for older and disabled relatives is an increasing issue for our time and one that is affecting more families and friends in both the UK and throughout the […]
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Jun
Jun
Commissioned research, used to inform the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC’s) 2018 recommendations on the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates. The Impact research of the Introduction of the […]
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Jun
Jun
Adult social care services in England are facing significant funding pressures, due to the combination of a growing and ageing population, increasingly complex care needs, reductions in central goverment funding […]
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Jun
Jun
Universal Credit can be paid into a credit union for those unable to access a bank account. Information on local credit unions can be found here: https://www.findyourcreditunion.co.uk
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Jun
Jun
The Government’s contract for the Post Office card account comes to an end on 30 November 2021. For those claimants and pensioners who are unable to open a mainstream account […]
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Feb
Feb
In 2019, we expect to see a new ‘Pensions Dashboard’ come to the market. You’ll be able to use it to see all of your pension savings at the same […]
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Feb
Feb
An employment tribunal has ruled that the dismissal of an 88-year-old medical secretary was unfair and an example of age discrimination in the workplace. Read the whole story from Personnel […]
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Feb
Feb
Sadly, care services are overwhelmed due to high demand and limited funding. This is having a very significant impact on the older population – read this article from Age UK […]
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Feb
Feb
The National Housing Federation has released a new report examining poverty and housing within the private renting sector. Read the report here to see how you might be affected by […]
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Jan
Jan
Find out more about the changes to voluntary National Insurance contributions by reading this article by yourmoney.com. New changes come into effect on the 6th of April 2019, so make […]