Took place yesterday. Not much of substance but a lot of concern about the benefits cap and PIP. You can read it all here

Briefing notes on carers published by DWP at this page They say The Universal Credit award will include a carers element which will continue for as long as the carer provides care for at least 35 hours per week for a severely disabled person. The Universal Credit earnings taper will apply to the award and […]

After a long summer break, and with some guilt. An updated interim version of the paper can be downloaded here as we wait for the promised extra details as the Lords start debating the Bill tomorrow. This has an updated childcare section which looks at the two favoured options in more detail. More soon….. hopefully.