Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights ‘Holiday Hunger’ Food Grant Coming to an End Policy Insight30th March 2023 Financial support during school holidays for families in Northern Ireland entitled to Free School Meals is coming to an end. Dates confirmed for next cost of living payments Policy Insight27th March 2023 Eligible low-income households across the UK will receive a series of cost of living support payments through 2023 and into spring 2024. Increased support with childcare costs through Universal Credit Policy Insight23rd March 2023 More support towards childcare costs through Universal Credit announced in the Spring Budget. Spring Budget: Chancellor announces major new funding for childcare in England Policy Insight16th March 2023 Chancellor extends 30 hours free childcare scheme in England to include children from 9 months. More Northern Ireland households now eligible for energy support payments Policy Insight2nd March 2023 Applications are now open for energy bill support in Northern Ireland for those households who did not receive the payment automatically. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children Policy Insight28th February 2023 Find out more about who is entitled to Disability Living Allowance and how to claim it. Northern Ireland’s lowest earning households left with less than £20 per week after bills and living costs Policy Insight21st February 2023 Latest figures from the Consumer Council highlight financial challenges for families impacted by rising costs. Over 10,400 families in Northern Ireland are benefitting from Tax-Free Childcare to help with their childcare costs Policy Insight20th February 2023 Find out more about claiming Tax-Free Childcare to help with your childcare costs. More families across the UK in poverty as the cost of living crisis further deepens Policy Insight17th February 2023 UK Poverty 2023 Report highlights deep impact poverty has on people’s lives across the UK. Bereavement benefits for parents extended to cohabiting couples in Northern Ireland Policy Insight16th February 2023 The eligibility criteria for Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance has been extended. 1…910111213…43
