Working for better work: Prioritising employers
In this article, Elizabeth Taylor shares her takeaways from recent analysis of employers navigating Universal Credit. Supporting, challenging and protecting employers is critical to the…
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a payment for people over 18 but under State Pension age who are on a low income or out of work.
It includes support for the cost of housing, children and childcare, and financial support for people with disabilities, carers and people too ill to work.
How does UC help with skills and employment?
Universal Credit provides you with personal support from a work coach to help you move into work, find a better job or build a career.
Your work coach can give you advice about things like: job opportunities and training suitable for you. improving your CV and making successful job applications.
Government drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
Over 1.2 million low-income earners on Universal Credit can now tap into additional support to help secure promotions and higher wages. The support known as the…
The ‘mini budget’ will provide some relief, but not for long
In his ‘mini-budget’ statement to the House of Commons last Friday, the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng set out his The Growth Plan 2022. The Chancellor’s statement…
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to announce reforms to the welfare system to encourage thousands more into work
Prior to the #minibudget on Friday, Chancellor @KwasiKwarteng is expected to announce reforms to the welfare system that will encourage thousands more into work. The…
How do we ensure access to training opportunities for people on Universal Credit?
The way our social security system operates is preventing many unemployed people and those on low incomes from accessing training opportunities. Within Universal Credit (UC),…
