14 February, 2024
14 February, 2024
New survey of claimants’ experiences also shows that two in five ADP claimants and almost half of CDP claimants received a call after submitting their application to ask for more information or to clarify something
13 February, 2024
New DWP statistics also show that 6 per cent have had their legacy benefit claims terminated, with the remainder still going though the 'Move to Universal Credit' process
13 February, 2024
Updated sanction figures also show that majority of sanctions relate to failure to attend or participate in a mandatory interview
9 February, 2024
Some of the most vulnerable families in the UK will now be able to rely on crucial protection provided, says Child Poverty Action Group
9 February, 2024
Treasury Minister advises MPs that HMRC and DWP aim to identify and contact the majority of those who may have been affected over the next 18 months
9 February, 2024
9 February, 2024
DWP issues new guidance
9 February, 2024
National Audit Office also concludes that Ministry is unable to demonstrate whether its legal aid reforms represent a spending reduction for the public purse
9 February, 2024
CPAG calls for Department to act in light of evidence that some people are going for years without the support that's rightfully theirs
9 February, 2024
Latest Welfare Direct Bulletin to local authorities also outlines increased sharing of universal credit data with local council tax reduction schemes
8 February, 2024
Peter Schofield advises, that even where a case does not meet the criteria for an IPR, there is a process in place to encourage learning, raise awareness, and improve the clarity and effectiveness of processes and guidance
8 February, 2024
Bill requires Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who have been affected by increases in the state pension age
6 February, 2024
New statutory instrument also allows fathers or partners to split their leave into two blocks of one week
6 February, 2024
Warning of 'devastating consequences' if it is not renewed beyond March, letter highlights that more than 60 per cent of local welfare funding was financed by the Fund in 2022/2023 and that need is growing
6 February, 2024
Mims Davies says that new Disability Action Plan will make the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to 'live, work and thrive'
6 February, 2024
New statutory instrument
5 February, 2024
New statutory instrument also makes provision for disregard of payments from the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme
5 February, 2024
MLAs sitting for the first time in two years also reappoint Naomi Long as Justice Minister and elect Robin Swann as Minister for Health with responsibility for social care
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