David Simmons sets out a critical analysis of the proposal to introduce a ‘benefit cap’ from April 2013.

Changes to Housing Benefit first announced in the June 2010 budget come into force in April 2011. This article outlines what those changes are, and how and why CPAG is challenging them.

Simon Osborne reviews the rules under which most existing claims of benefit on the basis of incapacity for work are being transferred to claims for employment and support allowance (ESA), with entitlement reassessed.

Mark Willis looks at the impact of the new rules affecting tax credits which came into force on 6 April 2011.

Martin Williams looks at some of the issues for claimants arguing a right of residence sufficient to claim means-tested benefits based on self-employment.

Sarah Clarke reports on the decision of the Supreme Court on the recovery of benefit overpayments via the ‘common law’.

Judith Paterson describes the new, stricter national insurance contribution conditions for employment and support allowance (ESA) and jobseeker’s allowance (JSA) from November 2010.

Martin Williams considers ‘right to reside’ cases currently pending before the courts and how to advise claimants.

Angela Toal examines the changes to welfare benefits and tax credits announced in the Government’s Spending Review in October 2010.

David Simmons takes a look at the Government’s intention to replace the main means-tested benefits for working-age claimants with a universal credit.