Tax Credits & Benefits
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
Tax Credits & Benefits
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.
Child Tax Credit rates for the 2018 to 2019 tax year
Tax Credits & Benefits
Single mums hit by benefits cuts
Single mums punished by austerity
New figures show single parents have borne the brunt of austerity. read more
Tax Credits & Benefits
Wages worth a third less than in 2008 in some areas
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
Tax Credits & Benefits
‘Working families account for most of in-work poverty’
'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
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HMRC calls on parents to renew tax credits by end of July
Parents are being reminded to renew their tax credit claims by 31st July. read more
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‘A quarter of young mums are skipping meals’
One in four young mums are skipping meals, according to a new poll. read more
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‘Universal Credit disproportionately penalises the poorest’
A new analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows losses of up to £1,000 a year for some Universal Credit claimants. read more
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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
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‘Child poverty could hit record high’
Child poverty set to deepen, warns report. read more
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I am a Director and head of division of my company. I am non-billing but earn commission from team billing. I am about to go on maternity leave and... read more
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HR expert Anna Ives has some advice on how to get your flexible working approved. read more
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