TV Licensing updates over 75s and their advisers on 31 July 2021 application deadline
In August 2020, there was a policy change to the TV Licence for those over 75 and free licences were no longer funded by the government from this date, with those aged 75 or over receiving Pension Credit eligible to apply for a free TV Licence. The transition period for this new policy was extended […]
Read MoreMaPS launches financial wellbeing guidance service MoneyHelper
A financial wellbeing tool launched by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPs), which merges its legacy brands, has gone live. The idea for the initiative, MoneyHelper, was first revealed in March after MaPS said it was looking to improve consumer financial wellbeing. MoneyHelper is a single destination tool that provides guidance over the phone, online […]
Read MoreBob’s Blog: Update from MALG June 2021
Hello to all our MALG Members and contacts! Lockdown may not be coming to an end as soon as we had hoped but there is certainly a light at the end of the tunnel now! Please read on for a few key things we need to update you on this month… MALG AGM and National […]
Read MoreMinistry of Justice new online access to court judgments doesn’t include CCJs
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced last week that it will make court and tribunal judgments available online via The National Archives for the first time, increasing transparency and providing free access for all. For the avoidance of doubt, Registry Trust, which maintains the Register of Judgements, Orders and Fines on behalf of the MoJ […]
Read MoreBob’s Blog: Update from MALG May 2021
Hello to all our MALG Members and contacts! Lockdown may now finally be lifting and we are looking forward to running face-to-face events again but our virtual events programme is still going strong and the future is likely to be a combination of both. Thanks to all those who have been attending the MALG Members Friday Forum. […]
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