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Carers Week 5-11 June: are you missing out on £3k carer’s allowance?

We’re marking this year’s Carers Week by calling on carers to check they’re getting the financial support they’re entitled to.

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Private rents unaffordable for people on benefits

Finding an affordable home to rent is becoming increasingly difficult for people on benefits, a new government briefing has reported.

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Universal credit childcare funding set to rise 47% from June

Parents on universal credit to receive hundreds of pounds more to cover childcare costs from the end of June

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£19bn of benefits unclaimed every year – are you missing out?

Research from Policy in Practice has revealed £19bn of benefits go unclaimed in the UK every year.

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Remember to renew your tax credits!

What to do if you want to renew your tax credit claim, make a new one or check if you're missing out on benefits.

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Could you be eligible for extra money from the household support fund?

We explain what the household support fund is and if you're eligible for the extra help

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Millions of Brits will get a £900 cost-of-living payment starting next month – are you eligible?

Department of Work and Pensions has revealed that the first of three cost-of-living payments will land next month

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Are you eligible for free childcare following the spring budget?

We look at who is eligible to claim 30 hours free childcare under the government's new rules.

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International Women’s Day: financial support for pregnant women and mums with young children

In response to a survey showing working isn't financially viable for lots of mums, we've come up with a list of financial support available to pregnant women and new mums.

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Changes to benefits and the state pension in 2023 and beyond

A calendar of the changes to UK benefits coming into force in 2023 and beyond.