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Universal Credit Statistics - November 2020

Universal Credit is a new payment to help support households that are out of work or are on a low income. Universal Credit was introduced in Northern Ireland on a phased geographical basis from 27 September 2017.

Published 24 February 2021Statistical reports

Benefit Cap Statistics - November 2020

The Benefit Cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit that working-age people can receive. From 31 May 2016, the amount a household could receive in benefit income was limited to £26,000 per annum.

Published 24 February 2021Statistical reports

The Scheme of Emergency Financial Assistance (SEFA) is designed to aid individual householders who have suffered severe inconvenience as a result of internal flooding to their properties.

Published 24 February 2021Circulars

Personal Independence Payment Statistics - November 2020

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a new benefit replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged between 16 to 64 years. PIP and DLA cannot be claimed at the same time. PSU have compiled statistics on the following within PIP:

Published 24 February 2021Statistical reports

The Pensions Act 2004 set up the Pension Protection Fund, on a UK-wide basis, to provide compensation for members of eligible occupational pension schemes, where the sponsoring employer is insolvent and the scheme has insufficient assets to pay benefits at Fund compensation le

Published 18 February 2021Legislation and regulations

This short publication is intended to help listed building owners, custodians and the general public understand the term ‘de-listing’.

Published 12 February 2021Guidance literature

This policy is technical in nature introducing an IT system which aims to enhance the Carer’s Allowance application and administration process providing a more streamlined and efficient service for customers.

Published 11 February 2021Legislation and regulations

Fees for Entertainment Licences Determination

Published 10 February 2021Circulars

The Department wishes to introduce regulations to ensure that a claimant migrating to UC by either natural migration or managed migration does not receive both Elements at the same time.

Published 10 February 2021Legislation and regulations

The Department requests information from councils at the end of each Quarter on the processing of invoices as detailed in the circular LG 19/2016 Prompt Payment Guidance.

Published 10 February 2021Financial plans and reports

Annual Reports for the 15 Neighbourhood Renewal Areas in Belfast documenting the progress made against Neighbourhood Renewal objectives in 2018/19. 

Published 08 February 2021Independent reports

Annual Reports for the 6 Neighbourhood Renewal Areas in the North West documenting the progress made against Neighbourhood Renewal objectives in 2018/19.

Published 08 February 2021Independent reports

Annual Reports for the 13 Neighbourhood Renewal Areas in areas outside Belfast and the North West documenting the progress made against Neighbourhood Renewal objectives in 2018/19.

Published 08 February 2021Independent reports

Under the current Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005, Funeral Expenses Payments (“FEP”) can be made, provided the relevant conditions set out in the regulations are met, for funerals that take place in EU member

Published 01 February 2021Legislation and regulations

The Covid Social Enterprise Fund was co designed with Social Enterprise NI and aimed to support social enterprises that found themselves in financial difficulties directly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 01 February 2021Decisions

This Statistical Fact Sheet, which is published three times a year (along with a more detailed annual bulletin), presents key information on employment vacancies which have been notified to the Department for Communities (DfC).

Published 27 January 2021Statistical reports

The Scheme of Emergency Financial Assistance (SEFA) is designed to aid individual householders who have suffered severe inconvenience as a result of internal flooding to their properties.

Published 21 January 2021Circulars

Article 29 (1) of the Local Government (NI) Order 2005 confers powers on district councils in relation to emergencies.

Published 14 January 2021Circulars

A list of the days in 2021 for hoisting flags on government buildings in Northern Ireland.

Published 08 January 2021Circulars

These Regulations amended income-related benefits legislation for family members of people of Northern Ireland granted limited leave to remain under Appendix EU to the Immigration Rules.

Published 05 January 2021Legislation and regulations

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