Sector Watchdog Changes Name To 'Regulator Of Social Housing'

The regulation arm of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has relaunched as the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). It follows the Homes and Communities Agency’s investment functions being rebranded and relaunched as Homes England. In a letter to housing providers, Fiona MacGregor, executive director of regulation at the RSH, said a previous review of the HCA “concluded that the HCA’s function as the regulator of social housing should be separated from its investment functions, and established as a standalone body to reaffirm the government’s commitment to a strong, independent regulator with credibility within the sector”. Read the letter on the HCA website.

Universal Credit – Parliamentary Written Answer

Stephen Timms: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what written information claimants will receive on the breakdown of their universal credit entitlements; how frequently such information will be provided; and if he will make a statement.

Mr Hoban: Claimants will receive a universal credit decision letter at the point their claim has been determined which will explain their single new universal credit payment, when it will be paid each month and how it has been calculated. The breakdown will include which elements they are eligible for, the amounts and how any earnings, income or other deductions have affected their payment. Further decision letters will be issued following any changes in claimant's circumstances that affect the elements or amount they receive.