17 November, 2023
17 November, 2023
New statutory instrument makes changes to ensure that the new payment is treated in the same way as carer’s allowance
17 November, 2023
New statutory instrument
16 November, 2023
Forming part of next week's Autumn Statement, five-year plan will 'reform the ways that people with disabilities or health conditions interact with the state' and 'support more people on unemployment benefits who are able to work, to get back into work'
16 November, 2023
Work and Pensions Secretary says 'if you are fit, if you refuse to work, if you are taking taxpayers for a ride, we will take your benefits away'
16 November, 2023
While reiterating that it has neither a statutory or common law duty of care to claimants, Department tells Work and Pensions Committee that it takes its responsibilities seriously
16 November, 2023
15 November, 2023
Charities and policy organisations respond to reports that Treasury is considering saving £2 billion by uprating in line with last month's figure of 4.7 per cent rather than September's 6.7 per cent
15 November, 2023
However, around one in six claimants say they faced some sort of barrier in claiming, with long wait times for the phone helpline being the most frequent problem
15 November, 2023
Commissioner says that recent progress in raising awareness about the scheme and emphasising grant awards over loans is unlikely to be maintained
14 November, 2023
New DWP statistics for period from July 2022 to August 2023 also show that almost half of those who were sent a migration notice have yet to make a universal credit claim
14 November, 2023
With the DWP not having carried out any research as to why the individuals did not claim universal credit, CPAG questions whether the Department has 'reached the edge' of its test and learn approach
14 November, 2023
However, new DWP statistics also show that the same month had the lowest percentage of claimants in conditionality regimes where sanctions could be applied
14 November, 2023
New DWP statistics also show that number of claimants in the ‘no work requirements’ conditionality regime has now risen to 2.2 million
14 November, 2023
Employment Minister Guy Opperman and Pensions Minister Laura Trott leave the Department, replaced by Jo Churchill and Paul Maynard
14 November, 2023
Minister also confirms that refugees do not have to have received permit before making a claim for universal credit
14 November, 2023
While acknowledging that the payments are important and distributed quickly, Select Committee highlights that the 'unsophisticated nature' of the system places significant limitations on its ability to meet the needs of different groups
14 November, 2023
Views sought on proposals that include the creation of new social security benefits for children and care-experienced people, and new rights in relation to decision making
13 November, 2023
Failure to increase LHA in line with rent increases is hindering the efforts of the Scottish Government and local authorities in their core missions to tackle poverty and prevent homelessness
