Evert Nelson / The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP On Friday, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving it up to individual states to decide whether abortion is legal within their borders. As of 5 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, nine states have already banned or restricted the procedure, and by the end of July, at … Read more
Nearly three in 10 pupils are anxious about their future when it comes to their online safety, a new report from Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has found. In Mr Zahawi’s State of the Nation report, published on Tuesday and released to mark Children’s Mental Health Week, findings show that 29% of children and young people … Read more
It might be some time before a Universal Credit claimant gets their money after first submitting their request for cash. The process can take five weeks for your initial payment to be released – and in that time officials will examine your case and decide how much to award you in what’s called an ‘assessment … Read more
If you receive the Universal Credit benefit, you may be wondering what might happen when you start or are about to start work. It could be your first job since you applied, and you may worry that your benefit amount will decrease if you start and perform the job. It’s worth keeping track of your … Read more
You may decide to apply for Universal Credit after you have worked but have low income, are unemployed, or because you are unable to work. The amount you receive is determined by an official on behalf of the Department of Works and Pensions and takes into account a medical condition, disability, children you care for … Read more
Those who receive Universal Credit may be in work and combining both the job and the benefit to be able to pay for things. The monthly payment they get may be topped up if they have a health condition, look after children or have another particular circumstance. Read more: Universal Credit: Can I have a … Read more
