News and case law

20 May, 2021

MPs vote against motion to expedite implementation of court rulings that found human rights breaches in benefits policies

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20 May, 2021

Master of the Rolls sets out further detail of vision for online pre-court dispute resolution system

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20 May, 2021

Ben Macpherson appointed as Minister for Social Security and Local Government in Scotland

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19 May, 2021

DWP confirms that it is working with PIP assessment providers to deliver audio recording service for face-to-face assessments

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19 May, 2021

Initial single site to trial integrated assessment system for PIP and WCA will be in Marylebone, London

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19 May, 2021

Gap in empirical research into Digital Support for people unable to access digitalised court services ‘should be urgently addressed’

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19 May, 2021

DWP confirms mechanisms that are in place to support claimants who are due a large back payment of benefit

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19 May, 2021

Whether tribunal erred in law by relying on evidence that it did not disclose to claimant / substantial risk under regulation 35 and requirement to consider risk to others

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19 May, 2021

DWP confirms it is expanding the range of universal credit claimant data it shares with local authorities

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18 May, 2021

DWP issues guidance on eligibility for points under PIP washing and bathing descriptors where claimant has to remove hearing aid or cochlear implant while washing

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18 May, 2021

Number of universal credit claimants sanctioned since return of conditionality in July 2020 shows gradual increase

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18 May, 2021

Number of new claims for universal credit falls below pre-pandemic average

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18 May, 2021

Work and Pensions Minister asked to provide ‘fuller information’ in relation to evidence given to Select Committee hearing on ongoing problems with universal credit

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17 May, 2021

DWP warns that making universal credit split payments the default option in Scotland would require substantial staff time and lead to significant costs

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17 May, 2021

Government reiterates that Scottish proposals for information gathering for disability benefits risk ‘replicating the limitations and failings’ of DLA

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17 May, 2021

HMCTS seeks views from legal representatives about their experiences and perceptions of remote hearings

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MPs vote against motion to expedite implementation of court rulings that found human rights breaches in benefits policies

Master of the Rolls sets out further detail of vision for online pre-court dispute resolution system

Ben Macpherson appointed as Minister for Social Security and Local Government in Scotland

DWP confirms that it is working with PIP assessment providers to deliver audio recording service for face-to-face assessments

Initial single site to trial integrated assessment system for PIP and WCA will be in Marylebone, London

Gap in empirical research into Digital Support for people unable to access digitalised court services ‘should be urgently addressed’

DWP confirms mechanisms that are in place to support claimants who are due a large back payment of benefit

Whether tribunal erred in law by relying on evidence that it did not disclose to claimant / substantial risk under regulation 35 and requirement to consider risk to others

DWP confirms it is expanding the range of universal credit claimant data it shares with local authorities

Removing discounts and exemptions applied to court fees for civil money and possession claims that are issued online

DWP issues guidance on eligibility for points under PIP washing and bathing descriptors where claimant has to remove hearing aid or cochlear implant while washing

Number of universal credit claimants sanctioned since return of conditionality in July 2020 shows gradual increase

Number of new claims for universal credit falls below pre-pandemic average

Work and Pensions Minister asked to provide ‘fuller information’ in relation to evidence given to Select Committee hearing on ongoing problems with universal credit

Northern Ireland Communities Minister announces £9m additional funding for the region’s homelessness response to Covid-19

DWP warns that making universal credit split payments the default option in Scotland would require substantial staff time and lead to significant costs

Government reiterates that Scottish proposals for information gathering for disability benefits risk ‘replicating the limitations and failings’ of DLA

FCA consultation on a new consumer duty in retail finance markets is a ‘vital opportunity’ to improve outcomes for customers

HMCTS seeks views from legal representatives about their experiences and perceptions of remote hearings