11 June, 2020
11 June, 2020
However, new DWP statistics highlight that the number of challenges has dramatically reduced, to below 1,000 compared to more than 2,000 in January 2020
11 June, 2020
New DWP statistics highlight that majority of sanctions lasted less than 13 weeks, although 16 per cent lasted longer
10 June, 2020 Open access
Written answer in parliament says next steps will be confirmed 'as soon as possible'
10 June, 2020
In a Pre-action Protocol letter, claimants argue they have suffered discrimination under Article 14 of the ECHR
10 June, 2020
Report on Commission’s key social mobility recommendations from last seven years also finds DWP’s poverty monitoring statistics lacking
10 June, 2020
9 June, 2020 Open access
However, current claim rate still lies around 20 per cent higher than pre-COVID rate
9 June, 2020 Open access
DWP isues new guidance to decision makers
9 June, 2020
Stage 1 report on Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill calls for proposed guidance on safeguarding to be underpinned by inclusion of general safeguarding principles in primary legislation
8 June, 2020 Open access
However, research indicates that supporting people to have 'conversations with employers' is a more effective intervention than 'in-work conditionality, Neil Couling says
5 June, 2020 Open access
Guidance to local authorities also advises that regulations have not been amended, so rules preventing subletting and having an intention to return continue to apply
4 June, 2020
Adjudicator’s annual report on HMRC complaints also criticises tax credits complaints handling culture as limiting accessability and restricting escalation routes
4 June, 2020 Open access
However, increases in child poverty could be entirely prevented by removing the two-child limit and benefit cap, and increasing child benefit by £5 per week, says IPPR
3 June, 2020 Open access
Confirmation that the CJRS will close to new entrants on 30 June 2020, and a second grant will be available under the SEISS, including for those who have not claimed before
3 June, 2020 Open access
As more than 114,000 sign 'Don't Leave Disabled People Behind' petition, charities call on Chancellor to increase legacy benefits in line with universal credit
3 June, 2020 Open access
Written answer in parliament also confirms that claimants who report deterioration in condition will be referred for reassessment and that the DWP will continue to process cases that have already been referred 'where possible'
3 June, 2020 Open access
Increase in need during coronavirus outbreak is 'completely unprecedented and not right', says Chief Executive
2 June, 2020 Open access
New HMRC statistics also show that claims have been made in respect of more than 11 million employed or self-employed workers up to the end of May 2020
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