Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights Northern Ireland Council Elections 2023 – ensure childcare is top of the political agenda Policy Insight28th April 2023 Use the local council elections to let your political representatives know we need to see urgent investment in childcare services. Cost of living payment dates announced for 2023-24 (update April 2023) Policy Insight24th April 2023 Eligible low-income households across the UK will receive a series of cost of living support payments through 2023 and into spring 2024. ‘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. 1…910111213…43
