https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators<\/a><\/p> <\/p>
In addition, DWP staff will signpost post people to independent benefit calculators and websites which provide additional advice and guidance.<\/p>"}
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The Government has no current plans to classify receipt of benefits as a protected characteristic (under Equalities Legislation).<\/p>
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Ministers are working with stakeholders from across the private rental sector to discuss how it can work with them to eliminate practices which prevent benefit recipients from renting property.<\/p>"}
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No such assessment has been made.<\/p>
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Funeral poverty is not just an issue for Government. Providers of funeral services, including the church, funeral directors, local authorities and owners of crematoriums, all have a role to play in ensuring funerals are accessible for everyone.<\/p>"}
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This information can only be provided at disproportionate cost.<\/p>
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The Department for Work and Pension has worked closely with the Department for Exiting the European Union and other Government Departments as part of the UK\u2019s preparations to exit the EU. The Department has prepared for all eventualities including no deal. Preparations have been undertaken by staff as part of their regular duties.<\/p>"}
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We recognise the difficulty that some claimants might have in paying upfront childcare costs. Where the initial month\u2019s childcare costs may prevent a claimant from starting work, Jobcentres will use the Flexible Support Fund to help claimants in the first instance. This is a non-repayable award, which can be used to meet the upfront childcare costs to help support a claimant into work.<\/p>
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