The Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Amendment Order 2024
Date: 2024-11-04 13:48
Source: UK New Legislation
Summary:
The Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Amendment Order 2024 amends the Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/1944) (“the 2002 Regulations”).
The main changes are:
- To increase the subsidy payable to local authorities in England and Wales for the costs of administering local welfare assistance schemes, from £70 million to £80 million.
- To extend the period for which the subsidy is payable to 31 March 2026.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Order is to provide additional funding to local authorities to help them meet the costs of administering local welfare assistance schemes. This will help to ensure that people who are in need can continue to access the support they require.
Background:
Local welfare assistance schemes are discretionary schemes which provide financial assistance to people who are experiencing severe hardship and who are unable to get support from other sources. The schemes are funded by local authorities and the Department for Work and Pensions.
Impact:
The Order will increase the subsidy payable to local authorities by £10 million per year for two years. This will provide them with additional resources to help them meet the costs of administering their local welfare assistance schemes.
Implementation:
The Order will come into force on 1 April 2024.
Relevant Information:
- The Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/1944)
- The Local Welfare Assistance (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/740)
- The Department for Work and Pensions website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
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