Simon Osborne considers to what extent the rules on ‘backdating’ universal credit (UC) can apply to the process of managed migration to UC.

A new benefit, called carer support payment, launched in parts of Scotland on 20 November 2023. This benefit replaces carer’s allowance in Scotland. Many of the rules are the same as carer’s allowance, but there are some differences. The new benefit will be rolled out gradually. Angela Toal explains.

Owen Stevens examines information provided by DWP in response to concerns expressed by advice organisations about the approach being taken to the calculation of the transitional element for claimants managed migrated to universal credit (UC).

Mark Willis examines official research and analysis on managed migration to universal credit (UC).

Owen Stevens sets out the importance of the language welfare rights advisers use to describe our clients’ legal problems. The article describes some commonly misused language where greater accuracy would be helpful.

As the Food Bank Income Maximisation project’s first anniversary approaches, Harriet Chaplin looks at some cases brought to our attention, highlighting common mistakes with the DWP’s decision-making and practice.

A recent decision from the Upper Tribunal highlights (and further clarifies) when a ‘closed-period’ supersession should apply. Martin Williams takes a look.

When it comes to campaigning, academia, the media and government, whose voices count? Whose expertise do we engage with and listen to in policymaking debates and processes? And what responsibility do charities, think tanks and academics have to make sure that the voices of those they are campaigning for and/or researching are part of the broader conversation for change?

GMPA (now Resolve Poverty) has been supporting local authorities in Greater Manchester and across the country to introduce anti-poverty strategies. What role do local anti-poverty strategies play in helping individuals and communities? What can be learned from work that is currently being done? And what makes a good strategy?

By Graham Whitham and Penny Rimmer

Why is the UK’s initial child poverty rate before cash transfers in benefits and tax credits among the very highest in Europe? What role are these transfers playing to reduce child poverty? And what can we learn from other countries about reducing child poverty?
By Jonathan Bradshaw

As managed migration to universal credit ramps up over 2023/24, Owen Stevens takes a look at the process.

Jessica Strode looks at continuing problems with universal credit housing costs where a joint tenant has left the property.