by Gareth Morgan on February 22, 2011
The intention is that the treatment of capital will be similar to that under Income Support and other means tested benefits currently. Capital below a certain level will be fully disregarded and there will be a notional income from capital above that amount. Where a claimant has capital above a certain level, they will not […]
by Gareth Morgan on February 21, 2011
This seems a petty and damaging change. Young people have been able to claim contributory Employment and Support Allowance without having to made National Insurance contributions. This will be abolished under a provision in the Bill. As contributory ESA is only going to be available for a year now anyway, and will be effectively means […]
by Gareth Morgan on February 20, 2011
The Anti Trophy-Wife Rule in Pension Credit
by Gareth Morgan on February 20, 2011
Benefits in the Future – an introduction as the Welfare Reform Bill arrives.