Policy

Lone Parent, Working Tax Credit and Hours Worked

Posted on 15th March 2012

Lone Parents need to work at least 16 hours a week to claim Working Tax Credit.

Posted on 27th March 2012

New regulations have been issued in relation to entitlement to income support for lone parents with a youngest child under the age of five.

We run the Lone Parent Helpline - a free, independent helpline for lone parents and anyone affected by the issues surrounding one parent families.

Freephone 0808 801 0323

The Poverty Act 2010 and the implications for Scotland in the context of the UK Coalition government’s measures to reduce public spending.

Held on Thursday 27th January 2011 at the University of Strathclyde

Partners: University of Strathclyde; Glasgow Child and Family Poverty Sub-Group; West Dunbartonshire Council; Save the Children

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