benefits
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UK
Schools and colleges told to check T Level data before census deadlines
The Department for Education says errors in T Level returns cannot be fixed once the R04 and autumn school census deadlines pass.
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Wales
Wales calls on UK government to back child payment pilot
Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams urges ministers in Westminster to agree benefit rules so a new Welsh child payment can go ahead without cutting other support.
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Money
Free careers advice rolled out through Jobcentres in England
Around 500 qualified advisers have moved into the Department for Work and Pensions, offering guidance to everyone whether they claim benefits or not.
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Money
Youth hub opens in Rossendale to help young people find work
A new Youth Hub in Rossendale will offer CV advice, skills training, mental health and housing support to people aged 16 to 24, as part of a national rollout.
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Money
Supported housing residents keep more of earnings under new benefit rules
New rules taking effect today align Housing Benefit with Universal Credit, so more than 325,000 residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation are not left worse off when they work more hours.
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Money
Report urges tailored support for neurodivergent workers
An independent panel says help should be based on individual need rather than diagnosis, as ministers push ahead with employment programmes.
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Politics
Andy Burnham sets out plan for National Care Service and adjusted pension rise
The Prime Minister wants free personal care for older people paid for by changes to the State Pension Triple Lock from 2030, with Baroness Casey advising on the rollout.
