Report proposes compensation for late payment of Universal Credit
A new thinktank report proposes financial compensation be paid to Universal Credit claimants who are paid late. read more
Who is eligible for child tax credit? How much can you earn and still get tax credits? What is the income cut off for child tax credits? Workingmums gets a lot of questions from readers about tax credits, and the legislation around working tax credits. This section will update you with all the latest news, plus be where you can check expert answers to other reader’s questions about tax credits and entitlements.
A new thinktank report proposes financial compensation be paid to Universal Credit claimants who are paid late. read more
Single mums punished by austerity
New figures show single parents have borne the brunt of austerity. read more
TUC report highlights falling wages in some regions
A TUC report highlights that, despite recent wage rises, parts of the UK are still paid less than they were 10 years ago when inflation is taken into... read more
'Half a million more kids trapped in poverty'
The number of children trapped in poverty has risen by half a million in the last five years, according to a report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. read more
Does Working Families Tax Credit cover the cost of after school clubs and holiday... read more
I am currently on maternity leave after having my premature daughter who is now three... read more
I have been off work since May 31st 2007 and return to work on 3rd June 2008 after having... read more
The SNP has launched its manifesto which includes pledges on parental leave and welfare. read more
The Trussell Trust says this year has seen the sharpest increase in the number of people, many of them parents, needing emergency food parcels. read more
A new study for the Trussell Trust finds 22% of people visiting food banks are single parents. read more
The Resolution Foundation think tank says the benefits freeze appears to be over for major benefits, but the impact is likely to be felt for many... read more
A new report on the impact of Universal Credit on families in East London shows many feel worse off under the new system. read more
Conservatives manifesto pledge childcare & tax cuts
The Conservative party manifesto includes a section on working families which has a strong emphasis on tax cuts and promises a new fund for wraparound... read more
As busy parents it’s tricky to balance the need to work with the need to care for our family. When children come along many decide to seek out part... read more
For lots of UK working parents, the idea of running a business from home is appealing. No need to rush to the office every day, you can fit in the... read more
It's an underrated parental skill - the power to bring people with very different agendas together, even if only by force... read more
Mums rarely see their closest friends
Most mums rarely see their closest friends, according to a new poll. How can you carve out more time to get the support you need? read more
An analysis by HSE of figures around work-related stress shows women aged 35 to 44 are the most likely to take time off due to stress. read more
The Lib Dems have launched their manifesto with pledges on free childcare, a right to day one flexible working and a right for zero hours workers to... read more
Over a quarter of workers say fears about being left behind in a fast-changing workplace, driven by tech, are putting them off having kids. read more
Employers need help with implementing greater flexible working
Employers predict the onward march of flexible working, but over four in 10 say they need help to address demand. read more
The jury seems to be out on whether homeworkers are more productive or less stressed, according to a recent report, but it suggests a positive impact... read more
Many working parents are looking for a more flexible way to combine work family commitments. One option is to set up a business, as becoming your own... read more