Etiket: Lowincome
CBS: relatively lowest number of low-income Dutch people since 1977, largely thanks to energy allowance
In 2022, 3.8 percent of the Dutch population, approximately 637,000 people, had a low income and was therefore at risk of poverty. This is evident from figures published on Wednesday…
Bill to abolish low-income benefits to the House of Representatives | News item
News item | 27-10-2023 | 17:27 The coalition agreement stipulates that the low-income benefit (LIV) will be abolished. The compensation for wage costs does not contribute enough to encourage employers…
Study – State has mainly relieved low-income earners of inflation
BERLIN (Reuters) – According to a study, people on low incomes have particularly benefited from state aid in response to high inflation. The federal government has launched 28 measures to…
Senate approves 2023 rent reduction bill for low-income tenants | News item
News item | 21-02-2023 | 19:51 The Senate has adopted the 2023 Rent Reduction Bill for low-income tenants. As of March 1, 2023, housing corporations can submit a request to…
Entitlement to rent allowance for more low-income tenants | News item
News item | 17-02-2023 | 13:30 Minister De Jonge for Housing and Spatial Planning has submitted the bill ‘Simplification of the rent allowance’ to the House of Representatives. The proposal…
Low-income tenants can quickly count on a rent reduction: House of Representatives supports amendment to the Housing Act
Tenants with a low income – up to 120 percent of the social minimum – can quickly count on a rent reduction. A large majority in the House of Representatives…
Sinterklaas campaign in Assen helps 400 children from low-income families, more than ever
Just a little while and Sinterklaas will arrive in Drenthe again. Many children look forward to this, but not every family has money for presents. That is why they collect…
Sánchez announces a 40% discount on the electricity bill for low-income working households
The president of the Government, Pedro Sanchezannounced this Thursday in Congress a new energy package to “protect the 40% of households“which will mobilize 3,000 million euros. Within that package, Sánchez…
Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment: wise low-income households on application for energy allowance | news item
News item | 10-06-2022 | 16:15 Many households that may be entitled to the energy surcharge of 800 euros and have to apply for it themselves have not yet reported…
Low-income homeowners can borrow interest-free for a more sustainable home | NOW
The government wants low-income homeowners to be able to take out interest-free loans to make their homes more sustainable. That announces Minister Hugo de Jonge (Living) arrives on Wednesday. These…