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NEW WELFARE RULES — 325,000 people in supported housing to keep more of their earnings

More than 325,000 residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation are set to keep more of their earnings under new Housing Benefit rules which came into force on 5 October.

Charlotte Mercer · 3 min read

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Veterans Plan Legal Challenge Over Universal Credit Treatment of Military Pensions

Veterans are preparing a legal challenge over rules that treat Armed Forces occupational pensions as unearned income when Universal Credit is calculated, amid claims that some former service personnel have received demands for tens of thousands of pounds.

Charlotte Mercer · 3 min read