Cliff Edge Coalition briefing paper on its three key asks to help alleviate poverty
Following the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive, the Cliff Edge Coalition has produced a short briefing paper to update Cliff Edge members and elected representatives on its three key asks and why they are vitally important in order to alleviate poverty in Northern Ireland.
Backdated Pay Award: your questions answered
In light of recent and pending pay reviews this Frequently Asked Questions guide provides an update addressing some common questions relating to the Backdated Pay Awards.
Working parent? What are your rights?
As a working parent it can be difficult to juggle work and family commitments. In our new Parental Rights Employment Bulletin, you will find an outline of your rights as an employee if you are a parent.
Supporting advisers: Our Social Security Expert Masterclass series
Our social security team has been delivering a series of Expert Masterclasses in February and March to support advisers in their work. The final two Masterclasses in the series will cover Right to Reside Issues and Social Security Essential Top Tips.
Ukraine Scheme Update
The Ukraine Scheme visa provides 3 years’ permission to stay in the UK. In February 2024, the government announced some significant changes. This leaflet explains what happens after three years and outlines other significant changes to the Ukraine Scheme.
New report by IPPR and Changing Realities: quick policy fixes to create a modern social security system fit for purpose
Report recommends improvements to the social security system which could lift one million people throughout the UK out of poverty overnight
Universal Credit Managed Migration: your questions answered
Our Frequently Asked Questions provides an overview of the key concepts in Universal Credit Managed Migration and will help you to understand the roll-out and how it might affect you or someone you are helping.
Law Centre NI successfully challenges HMRC allocation of Child Benefit
In a recent case, Law Centre NI successfully clarified the rules on how HMRC should allocate Child Benefit in a case where the parents shared 50/50 joint custody.
Upholding the dignity of a Law Centre NI client
Law Centre NI client, CG, has been awarded Universal Credit three years after her landmark case before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) established the rights of EU nationals with pre-settled status in the UK to support where they face severe hardship.
Law Centre NI submission to UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls
In advance of the visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls to the UK, we have prepared a submission that focusses on migrant women.
Cliff Edge Coalition statement on restoration of devolved institutions
The Cliff Edge Coalition is pleased to see the restoration of the devolved institutions and looks forward to working with the Department for Communities and Minister Gordon Lyons to protect people from the damaging effects of poverty.
Law Centre unveils new series of Expert Masterclasses
The Law Centre's new Professional Learning courses for February and March are now online with a programme that includes Social Security and Employment Expert Masterclasses and an introductory session on refugee and asylum issues.
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