Tag: universal credit

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Mum and child smiling on a walk near a forest
Child Trust Fund campaign in the news

Thursday 15 June 2023
A young boy pours water from a plastic jug into a sensory table with colorful toys, watched closely by an older blonde woman. Nearby, a young girl in a pink shirt observes. The background buzzes with vibrant decorations and other children engaged in playful workshops.
Universal Credit childcare support to come this June

Wednesday 31 May 2023
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Managed migration roll-out: your questions answered

Wednesday 3 May 2023
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Contact’s response to the Spring Budget

Wednesday 15 March 2023
A young child wearing a blue hoodie and a pink apron stands in a pottery shop, holding a white ceramic ice cream cone figurine. She is looking at a shelf filled with various colorful ceramic pieces, including bunnies, ducks, and other items. A window and street view are in the background.
Increase to child disability addition needed in Budget

Monday 13 March 2023
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Thinking about claiming Universal Credit for your disabled son or daughter?Get advice in our special Facebook Q&A this Thursday, 2 March

Monday 27 February 2023
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WATCH: How parent carers can claim Universal Credit for a disabled student

Tuesday 31 January 2023
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Get 50% savings boost with Help to Save

Thursday 15 December 2022
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
What the new Universal Credit rules mean for parent carers of disabled children

Tuesday 27 September 2022
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Household energy bills set to hit £4,266 next year

Tuesday 9 August 2022
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Families better off with Contact helpline’s financial advice

Tuesday 2 August 2022
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
High Court dismisses legal challenge to Universal Credit disabled student rules

Monday 31 January 2022
Royal Courts of Justice
High Court rules on Universal Credit transitional protection payments

Thursday 27 January 2022
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
New rules preventing Universal Credit claims by most disabled students come into force today

Wednesday 15 December 2021
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More generous Universal Credit rules for working families introduced from tomorrow

Tuesday 23 November 2021
A child wearing a white shirt and denim jacket stands in front of a black door marked with the number 10, holding up a letter with the word "contact" visible at the top. The child smiles at the camera, appearing happy and proud.
New rules seek to stop disabled students from claiming Universal Credit

Friday 5 November 2021
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Universal Credit budget changes will help working families – but not those out of work

Thursday 28 October 2021
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Universal Credit uplift ends today

Wednesday 6 October 2021