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
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
18 January, 2024
However, DWP Minister Viscount Younger adds that the design of the process for identifying whether vulnerabilities exist is 'still in development'
18 January, 2024
Committee chair Stephen Brien welcomes new members saying they will bring ‘an impressive mix of knowledge, skills and insight to our work’
18 January, 2024
Consultation launched alongside publication of first 'Below Average Resources' statistics that take a more 'expansive view' of available resources' than current measures
18 January, 2024
New statutory instrument
18 January, 2024
New statutory instrument also provides for the uprating of figures used to calculate reductions under the scheme for pensioners
17 January, 2024
Highlighting that members are unable to offer the service required to claimants as they are overworked and very stressed, union accuses Department of not treating the situation seriously
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