1 February, 2024
1 February, 2024
Where a claimant fails to give 'full and correct evidence', DWP says there is no legal entitlement to the amount not paid and therefore no underpayment in law
31 January, 2024
Information supplied by DWP Minister also shows that almost a third of decisions were overturned due to oral evidence at tribunal
31 January, 2024
Minister also reiterates government's position that any extension of the fund beyond March 2024 is a matter that remains 'under review'
31 January, 2024
Resolution Foundation warns that, while around a third of children in larger families were in poverty in 2013/2014, proportion is projected to rise to more than a half by 2028/2029
31 January, 2024
Funding needed to allow councils to keep residents healthy, support them to engage in work and education, prevent escalating crises and reduce pressure on wider public services
29 January, 2024
29 January, 2024
Using September CPI figure, majority of benefits will increase by 6.7 per cent
26 January, 2024
New statutory instrument also introduces powers for Secretary of State to write off maintenance arrears of under £7
26 January, 2024
Interim report on review's findings to be completed by September 2024, with final report to be submitted by June 2025
25 January, 2024
Issuing a written statement on managed migration, DWP Minister also says it is progressing well and that to date there have been very few complaints, and any issues have been swiftly resolved
25 January, 2024
Keeping the policy simple enables the DWP to minimise potential fraud and error, government says
25 January, 2024
Funding also awarded to projects supporting low-income families to take part in community action and to access outreach income maximisation advice
23 January, 2024
MoJ commissioned survey finds providers experiencing 'multiple different pain points' on a frequent basis in relation to low fees, rigidity of the fee system, difficulty attracting staff and time needed to manage and support the service user
23 January, 2024
Social Justice Minister says that the government is determined to ensure that the approach taken for administering Welsh benefits is a person-centred and compassionate one, based on rights and entitlements
22 January, 2024
New guidance says that if claimants respond and are found to have been underpaid because of the error, the Department will repay any sums owed
22 January, 2024
While the system has always had its shortcomings, Financial Fairness Trust says its failings are now so pervasive that it is 'falling woefully and systematically short of protecting citizens against hard times'
19 January, 2024
New figures also provide estimates of the number of claimants that will be affected by amendment of the LCWRA 'risk' criteria and LCW 'getting about' descriptor
19 January, 2024
Email from DWP Partnership Manager confirms that migration notices will now be sent out from 22 January 2024
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