Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights Welcome news for Universal Credit claimants whose monthly pay day can vary Policy Insight23rd October 2020 Universal Credit is changing the way it treats monthly paid income, which will benefit many claimants whose date of pay can vary. Have you been made redundant as a result of COVID-19? Policy Insight23rd October 2020 Financial support may be available to help those faced with redundancy or reduced income. Do you rely on grandparents or other family members for help with childcare? Policy Insight13th October 2020 Grandparents or other family members providing childcare could claim National Insurance (NI) credits towards their state pension. Chancellor announces new Extended Job Support Scheme to protect jobs and support businesses Policy Insight13th October 2020 Support will target employees of businesses legally required to close due to COVID-19. MPs debate petition to extend paid maternity leave in light of COVID-19 Policy Insight8th October 2020 Westminster Hall debate on a petition relating to the impact of COVID-19 on maternity and parental leave. Department of Health publishes updated COVID-19 guidance for childcare providers Policy Insight5th October 2020 Important information on managing COVID-19 for childcare settings. Child Trust Funds starting to mature for children turning 18 Policy Insight28th September 2020 Find out how your child can access any Child Trust Fund savings. Coronavirus: What does the Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan mean for families and employers? Policy Insight24th September 2020 Our analysis of the Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan and how it will affect jobs. Managing COVID-19: Advice for employers and working parents Policy Insight14th September 2020 Employees may need greater flexibility than usual to balance work and caring responsibilities. Back to school but it’s definitely not back to business as usual for parents or employers Policy Insight4th September 2020 Children are returning to classrooms but what does this mean for working arrangements for parents? 1…2930313233…44
