Welfare Rights Bulletin articles

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.

CPAG examines what claimants should do if they believe they have not been paid all the arrears they are due following a successful employment and support allowance (ESA) appeal.

Graham Tegg examines unresolved questions relating to residence rights following Ibrahim and Teixiera.

David Simmons explains changes to the formula for calculating the standard interest rate used to determine help with housing costs.

CPAG intervened in the Lassal case to represent the interests of claimants.Sarah Clarke explains what the case is about.

David Simmons examines the Government’s consultation paper on reforming the current system of benefits and tax credits.

Martin Williams considers the tactics available to advisers to combat delays in the administration of benefits and tax credits.