Menu
28/07/2021
Govt Urged To Retain Universal Credit Uplift
The UK government has been urged to retain the £20 uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits.
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has written to Secretary of State Department for Work and Pensions, Thérèse Coffey MP, to express her disappointment that the additional support is being removed, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Minister Hargey said: "I cannot stress enough how crucial it is to retain the £20 uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits.
"The importance of additional support for individuals and families has been absolutely critical throughout the pandemic.
"This continues to be the case for many households who continue to suffer the acute financial pressures and impacts of job losses and increased debt.
"The Universal Credit uplift is of vital importance to support people on low-incomes and to allow the economy to rebuild.
"It has been a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable people in our society and removal at this time will cause great distress and financial hardship."
The Minister will be writing again to the Department of Work and Pensions in a joint letter with other administrations to seek the continuation of the £20 Universal Credit Uplift.
The Minister continued: "At this time of increased financial hardship and uncertainty, people need to know that they can continue to rely on such support.
"I have again written to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions urging that the uplift is made permanent and to announce this without delay in order to avoid causing further anxiety.
"To do otherwise could plunge vulnerable families and households into unnecessary and unacceptable financial hardship."
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has written to Secretary of State Department for Work and Pensions, Thérèse Coffey MP, to express her disappointment that the additional support is being removed, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Minister Hargey said: "I cannot stress enough how crucial it is to retain the £20 uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits.
"The importance of additional support for individuals and families has been absolutely critical throughout the pandemic.
"This continues to be the case for many households who continue to suffer the acute financial pressures and impacts of job losses and increased debt.
"The Universal Credit uplift is of vital importance to support people on low-incomes and to allow the economy to rebuild.
"It has been a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable people in our society and removal at this time will cause great distress and financial hardship."
The Minister will be writing again to the Department of Work and Pensions in a joint letter with other administrations to seek the continuation of the £20 Universal Credit Uplift.
The Minister continued: "At this time of increased financial hardship and uncertainty, people need to know that they can continue to rely on such support.
"I have again written to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions urging that the uplift is made permanent and to announce this without delay in order to avoid causing further anxiety.
"To do otherwise could plunge vulnerable families and households into unnecessary and unacceptable financial hardship."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
04 October 2021
Minister's Call On Govt To Reverse Cut To Universal Credit
Northern Ireland's First and deputy First Minister's have joined with their Scottish and Welsh counterparts, to call on the Westminster Government to reverse their decision to withdraw the £20-per-week uplift to Universal Credit.
Minister's Call On Govt To Reverse Cut To Universal Credit
Northern Ireland's First and deputy First Minister's have joined with their Scottish and Welsh counterparts, to call on the Westminster Government to reverse their decision to withdraw the £20-per-week uplift to Universal Credit.
16 April 2024
SDLP Calls For Removal Of Two-Child Universal Credit Limit
Removing the two-child Universal Credit limit would be the most effective way of lifting children out of poverty, SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA has said. He was speaking ahead of an SDLP motion on the party's second Assembly Opposition Day on Tuesday.
SDLP Calls For Removal Of Two-Child Universal Credit Limit
Removing the two-child Universal Credit limit would be the most effective way of lifting children out of poverty, SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA has said. He was speaking ahead of an SDLP motion on the party's second Assembly Opposition Day on Tuesday.
01 November 2005
Minister urges uptake of Age-Related Payments
Social Development Minister David Hanson has called on people over 65 to take advantage of Age-Related Payments. The Government is making two payments this year to help pensioners with their rates bills or other living expenses.
Minister urges uptake of Age-Related Payments
Social Development Minister David Hanson has called on people over 65 to take advantage of Age-Related Payments. The Government is making two payments this year to help pensioners with their rates bills or other living expenses.
19 November 2004
TSS advise on overseas credit card spending
As a result of a recent High Court ruling that overseas purchases are not covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974, the Trading Standards Service (TSS) is advising consumers on the protection they can currently expect when using a credit card to purchase goods or services.
TSS advise on overseas credit card spending
As a result of a recent High Court ruling that overseas purchases are not covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974, the Trading Standards Service (TSS) is advising consumers on the protection they can currently expect when using a credit card to purchase goods or services.
09 December 2011
Credit Unions Get Full Deposit Protection
Credit union customers in NI are to enjoy the same protection as those at ordinary banks. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and HM Treasury (HMT) have today jointly announced that Northern Ireland's credit union customers will have their deposits protected to the value of £85,000.
Credit Unions Get Full Deposit Protection
Credit union customers in NI are to enjoy the same protection as those at ordinary banks. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and HM Treasury (HMT) have today jointly announced that Northern Ireland's credit union customers will have their deposits protected to the value of £85,000.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
