22 February, 2024
21 February, 2024
New report from IPPR and Changing Realities recommends reforms to help address ‘vicious cycle of snakes and ladders’ that is drawing people down into poverty
21 February, 2024
Treasury Committee raises concerns about timeframe for implementation of plan and adequacy of proposals for contacting those affected
21 February, 2024
Department says foodbanks remain in control of who they support, and it is not for jobcentres to screen claimants on their behalf
21 February, 2024
New statutory instrument
20 February, 2024
Estimating that work coaches spend around 13 million hours a year monitoring claimants, at a cost of £350 million, JRF recommends 'reorientating' jobcentres to concentrate instead on building productive, supportive and work-focused relationships
19 February, 2024
16 February, 2024
Change bound to increase pressure on struggling claimants and already overstretched food banks, warns Director of the Independent Food Aid Network
16 February, 2024
Process for making in-year financial and non-financial awards enables managers to show their appreciation and recognition of 'exceptional behaviour' and 'contribution towards DWP business objectives'
16 February, 2024
New statutory instrument
15 February, 2024
New statutory instrument
14 February, 2024
Figures supplied by DWP Minister show that number has increased from 12,000 in 2020 and reached 25,000 in 2022
14 February, 2024
Figures supplied by DWP Minister also show that 140,000 households had deductions for DWP non-fraud overpayments, and 90,000 for tax credit overpayments
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
Work and Pensions Minister also provides details of the total number of households claiming each legacy benefit that will be notified
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