Universal Credit changes

by tiemadmin | May 20, 2024 | General

Universal Credit claimants working less than half of a full-time week will have to look to increase their hours but will be able to benefit from extra work coach support. These changes will see 400,000 Universal Credit claimants receive more help to progress in work....

Childcare funding for under 9-month-olds

by tiemadmin | May 20, 2024 | General

In a recent press release the Department for Education confirmed that parents of children from 9 months old can now apply to access government-funded childcare from September 2024, as England’s largest ever childcare expansion continues. From 12 May 2024,...

Act now to claim dormant funds

by tiemadmin | May 9, 2024 | General

The Ministry of Justice has published an urgent warning for anyone with unclaimed dormant funds held by the Courts Funds Office (CFO). Recent changes in legislation have changed the rules for individuals or entities with dormant funds held by the CFO. The new rules...

Cyber protection laws introduced

by tiemadmin | May 7, 2024 | General

New consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks came into force at the end of April 2024. All internet connected smart devices will be required by law to meet minimum-security standards.  Manufacturers will be legally required to protect consumers from...

Post Office Offences Bill to be extended

by tiemadmin | Apr 30, 2024 | General

The Government has tabled amendments to expand the territorial extent of the Post Office Offences Bill. Convictions resulting from the Post Office Horizon scandal in Northern Ireland will now be within scope. This blanket exoneration will automatically quash...

Do’s and don’ts for Standard Visitors to the UK

by tiemadmin | Apr 25, 2024 | General

There is useful guidance published on GOV.UK that explains the do’s and don’ts for Standard Visitors to the UK. Visitors to the UK who are classed as a ‘Standard Visitor’ are allowed in the UK for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6...