Welfare rights news and case law

1 May, 2009

DWP improves the efficiency and effectiveness of its debt management operations

However total debt due to the Department is increasing, reports the National Audit Office

30 April, 2009

Enhancing international cooperation on tackling benefit fraud

DWP signs 'historic arrangement' with five other countries

29 April, 2009

Unemployed graduates to retain JSA entitlement whilst undertaking unpaid work placements

Universities and Skills Secretary announces new internship programme

29 April, 2009

CSA’s Operational Improvement Plan comes to an end

Agency delivering results that instil greater confidence in the service, says Child Maintenance Commissioner

28 April, 2009

Calculation of backdated awards of child tax credit for a refugee

CTC/3692/2008

28 April, 2009

Need to satisfy NINO requirement when award superseded due to change of circumstances

CH/2366/2008

28 April, 2009

Date that decision on supersession takes effect / undeclared receipt of DLA

CH/3524/2008

28 April, 2009

Government should not proceed with plans for benefit sanctions for drug dependent claimants

Proposals could interfere with the right to a private life, says Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights

28 April, 2009

Dealing with changes in circumstances

New housing benefit guidance

28 April, 2009

Crisis loans to be limited to maximum of three per year

However Jobcentre Plus to consult on changes before they are implemented, government says

27 April, 2009

DWP launches drug treatment referral scheme

Every Jobcentre in England to offer support to heroin and crack cocaine users, says Minister

24 April, 2009

National minimum wage will not apply to those required to participate in government's 'Work for your benefit' scheme

However work experience will improves claimants' employability, says Minister

24 April, 2009

Tribunals Service committed to efficiency savings of £12.1 million over 2009/2010

However users will see even more benefits in the long run, says Chief Executive

24 April, 2009

DWP extends overseas benefit fraud initiative

Government determined to stop thieves stealing from British taxpayers says Minister

23 April, 2009

Budget 2009 reaction

Advice organisations respond to 'Building Britain's future'

22 April, 2009

Welfare benefit and tax credit highlights in Budget 2009

'Building Britain's future'

21 April, 2009

Overpayment recovery where decision made whilst claimant bankrupt

CH/3495/2008

21 April, 2009

Progression to Work pilots to commence in 2010

Pathfinders will cover 135,000 ESA claimants and parents with younger children

20 April, 2009

Right to reside / proportionality / less than 5 years’ residence

CIS/1028/2007