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News and case law

New government must change law on maximum temperatures in the workplace, says trade union organisation

Tribunal failed to give claimant opportunity to comment on website material it relied on to assess her disablement, and reached ‘perverse’ conclusion that she could carry out PIP activities ‘safely’

Cancellation of up to £1,500 of a student’s living costs loan liability in Wales in the academic year 2024 /2025

Northern Ireland Commissioner confirms no provision for backdating attendance allowance prior to claim start date, even where delay in claim caused by official body

Scottish Housing Minister sets out details of plans to improve housing outcomes for victim-survivors of domestic abuse

PCS announces three further periods of strike action by security guards in jobcentres

EU national did not retain worker status for reasons including ‘undue delay’ of three months before making universal credit claim

DWP again ordered to disclose equality impact assessment relating to policy decision to remove work capability assessments

Reports and briefings

Old age tendencies: The impact of tax and benefit changes on intergenerational fairness

Suffering and squalor: The impact on mental health of living in hotel asylum accommodation

Ratchets, retrenchment and reform: The social security system since 2010

Discussion

Housing Benefit Overpayment Appeal

New Style ESA and Pension from an EEA Country

Previous versions of payment statements now viewable…

Rightsjobs

Video Debt Advisor

Chair of Trustee Board

Benefits Advisor

Training and events

Introduction to Benefits

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards

Universal Credit and Work