Mps Rush Aid To Stop Home Repossessions

摘要

Ministers are rushing through plans to widen income support for local residents facing home repossessions, following concerns from councils. As part of a package of measures designed to tackle the credit crunch, outlined in the Queen's Speech to Parliament last week, the Department for Work and Pensions has expedited plans to increase the number of people eligible for income support for mortgage interest (SMI). SMI is currently linked to other income-related benefits, such as jobseeker's allowance and pension credit, and paid out by local Jobcentre Plus offices.