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Child Maintenance Errors Affect Families: £20,000 Taken Incorrectly
Maths teacher John Hammond experienced a £20,000 deduction from his bank account due to errors from the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). This incident is part of a larger issue where over 30 parents reported similar miscalculations, involving wages and bank accounts. The CMS, established in 2012, is responsible for calculating child support payments but faced criticism from parents over incorrect payments and inadequate responses to their disputes. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) did not provide explanations for these errors, indicating an ongoing concern regarding the agency's practices.
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Somerset Council Receives £20M Fund for Crisis Heating Support
Somerset Council has been allocated over £20 million from the Department for Work and Pensions to establish the Crisis Resilience Fund over the next three years. This funding aims to support families struggling to afford heating and food, particularly those reliant on oil heating. An additional £1.2 million will be available specifically for heating oil. The allocation via Citizens Advice Somerset allows families to apply directly for immediate financial assistance, which will improve financial support services in the community.
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