Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights Parents – share your views on how we can solve poverty in Northern Ireland Policy Insight22nd March 2021 Join an online discussion session to help inform a new Anti-Poverty Strategy Bedroom Tax Mitigation to be made permanent in Northern Ireland Policy Insight22nd March 2021 Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey announces she will bring plans before Stormont in the next six weeks. Have you reviewed your finances ahead of the new tax year? Policy Insight15th March 2021 It's important to review your financial position and priorities for the year ahead. Furlough scheme and support for the self-employed extended Policy Insight5th March 2021 Furlough scheme extended to the end of September and two further grants announced for the self-employed Important update for anyone in receipt of Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits Policy Insight5th March 2021 An extension to the temporary uplift in support for claimants in receipt of Universal Credit or Working Tax Credits What does today’s UK Budget – aimed at protecting jobs and livelihoods – mean for you? Policy Insight3rd March 2021 Furlough scheme and support for self-employed extended – but deep concern at failure to make the Universal Credit uplift permanent Budget 2021 needs to deliver for families and employers Policy Insight2nd March 2021 Ahead of tomorrow’s Budget, we set out the priorities for hard-pressed families and for employers Northern Ireland Economic Recovery Action Plan published but no mention of childcare Policy Insight25th February 2021 Childcare is an essential part of our economic infrastructure and is central to economic recovery. Looking at the impact of Covid-19 on women Policy Insight9th February 2021 The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee has published a new report outlining how the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disproportionately impact women All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare hears from childcare providers Policy Insight22nd January 2021 Childcare providers shared their experiences of providing care and education and the challenges they face due to Covid-19 1…2627282930…43