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15 June, 2012

Two thirds of LHA claimants have shortfall between benefit and rent

New DWP research also shows that 42 per cent economised on essentials to make up difference

15 June, 2012

Paul Gray proposed as next Social Security Advisory Committee chair

Appointment to be for three year period from August 2012

15 June, 2012

DWP submits draft universal credit and benefit cap regulations to Social Security Advisory Committee

Committee to decide whether to consult on regulations and what form consultation should take

14 June, 2012

Government ‘very interested’ in downgrading income as measurement of poverty, says Iain Duncan Smith

However, CPAG says that income poverty measure is 'single best indicator of whether we're all in it together'

14 June, 2012

Work as a scaffolder does not fall within Prescribed Disease D8A (primary carcinoma of the lung)

CSI/563/2011

14 June, 2012

Number of children living in poverty in 2010/2011 down by two per cent on previous year

New DWP statistics also show fall of 9 per cent in child poverty since 1998/1999

13 June, 2012

Government announces expansion of mandatory work activity scheme

However, new DWP statistics show that, 21 weeks after referral, scheme made no difference to numbers claiming benefit or employment outcomes

12 June, 2012

DWP has huge task ahead of it, says Permanent Secretary

Delivery Plan for 2012/2013 outlines implementation of 'once in a generation reforms' against background of £343m efficiency savings

12 June, 2012

Country's poorest areas will be hardest hit by £500m cut in council tax support, says Local Government Association

New analysis warns that two million people, including working poor and young employed, could pay average of £247 more in council tax per year

12 June, 2012

Massive reductions in child poverty may be reversed by current policies, says CPAG

New report also challenges Iain Duncan Smith's criticism of 'poverty plus a pound' approach

12 June, 2012

Requirement for claimant to request revision before being allowed to appeal is to go ahead

DWP publishes interim response to consultation

11 June, 2012

Amendments to pension provision in Northern Ireland

Commencement order in relation to the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012

11 June, 2012

Data sharing between the DWP, local authorities and social landlords

New statutory instrument

8 June, 2012

Entitlement to JSA while on Business Enterprise Scheme / no valid overpayment decision

CJSA/2639/2010

8 June, 2012

Universal credit will ensure that work pays for young people, says Lord Freud

Draft regulations to set out in-work benefit support for under 25s

7 June, 2012

Whether capital held in a ‘secret trust’

CJSA/1128/2011

7 June, 2012

Composition and approach of tribunal considering adjournment request

CE/758/2011

7 June, 2012

Nick Clegg backs Iain Duncan Smith proposal to cut £5bn from pensioner benefits

However, David Cameron said to be adamant he will not break election pledge