3 December, 2015
2 December, 2015
Review to consider what replacement of council tax benefit has meant for people receiving the support and whether it should be part of universal credit in the future
2 December, 2015
Employment Minister confirms position for those undergoing work capability assessment after component abolished for new claimants
2 December, 2015
New statistics show, however, that the total number of recipients has decreased by 7.2 per cent since the start of the scheme
2 December, 2015
Written answer from Ms Patel states majority of claimants say 'sanctions make it more likely they will follow the rules'
2 December, 2015
Minister for Disabled People also advises that, as cap only applies to new tenancies, claimants will have opportunity to decide if they can afford the property
1 December, 2015
1 December, 2015
New DWP directions amend existing directions to add references to universal credit and personal independence payment
1 December, 2015
New edition of HB Direct advises that new questions have been added to universal credit online claim to establish if claimant has council tax liability
27 November, 2015
Latest evidence from DWP also suggests that PIP reassessments will not be completed until 2018/2019
26 November, 2015
DWP says that it will continue to apply the benefit cap as now whilst it considers its position
26 November, 2015
New rates now available
26 November, 2015
Response sets out actions the DWP has taken or will take in relation to Mr Gray's medium and long-term recommendations
25 November, 2015
Chancellor confirms that proposed tax credit cuts will not go ahead, but that welfare cap will not be met from 2016/2017 to 2018/2019
25 November, 2015
However, Employment Minister also advises that universal credit claimants who fail to participate in prearranged telephone interview may be referred for sanction
25 November, 2015
New DWP statistics show that this represents 6 per cent of client base
25 November, 2015
Expedited Bill now ready for Royal Assent
25 November, 2015
New DWP statistics also show that the number of starts on Mandatory Work Activity dropped by 23 per cent
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