New rules for parents of young children sneaked in through the budget but not mentioned.
Massive increase in work commitments and threats of loss of benefit
Children it appears should not be with parents
#ToriesOut259 #SunakOut150 #GeneralElectionNow
theguardian.com/society/2023/m…
Massive increase in work commitments and threats of loss of benefit
Children it appears should not be with parents
#ToriesOut259 #SunakOut150 #GeneralElectionNow
theguardian.com/society/2023/m…
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The changes, to be introduced this financial year, apply to parents who are the family’s lead carer – the vast majority of whom are women.
The government says it could dock benefits unless parents:
The changes, to be introduced this financial year, apply to parents who are the family’s lead carer – the vast majority of whom are women.
The government says it could dock benefits unless parents:
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Are available for work up to 30 hours a week once their youngest child turns three, nearly double the current requirement of 16 hours.
Are available for work up to 30 hours a week once their youngest child turns three, nearly double the current requirement of 16 hours.
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Meet with a job coach every three months – up from every six months – as soon as their child turns one. Parents of two-year-olds will have to attend coaching monthly.
Meet with a job coach every three months – up from every six months – as soon as their child turns one. Parents of two-year-olds will have to attend coaching monthly.
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Seek employment if their partner is in paid work but their wages are topped up with universal credit. These individuals previously had no obligation to work.
Seek employment if their partner is in paid work but their wages are topped up with universal credit. These individuals previously had no obligation to work.
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