News and case law

16 November, 2023

Government outlines plan to close the benefit claims of those who refuse to ‘engage with the jobcentre’

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16 November, 2023

DWP sets out measures it has in place to support vulnerable claimants, and how it is working to build on the help it currently provides

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16 November, 2023

Income from student maintenance loan that was used to pay tuition fees did not reduce the amount to be taken into account in the calculation of income for universal credit

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16 November, 2023

Miscellaneous amendments to social security legislation in relation to the introduction of carer support payment in Scotland

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15 November, 2023

Chancellor urged to stick to uprating working-age benefits by September CPI rather than adopt October 2023’s lower figure

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15 November, 2023

First-tier Tribunal for Scotland erred in failing to consider exercising its power to call for further evidence

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15 November, 2023

Almost nine in ten claimants report that their experience with Social Security Scotland is ‘good’ or ‘very good’

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15 November, 2023

Discretionary support in Northern Ireland is ‘at a crossroads’ as budget reductions start to bite

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14 November, 2023

Almost one in seven people sent a universal credit migration notice did not make a claim and had their legacy benefit award terminated

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14 November, 2023

Tax credit claimants who were sent a universal credit migration notice between November 2022 and March 2023 but did not make a claim lost an average of £300 per month

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14 November, 2023

Universal credit sanction rate increased to almost 6.5 per cent in August 2023

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14 November, 2023

Number of people on universal credit rose to 6.2 million in October 2023

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14 November, 2023

Changes to the ministerial team at the DWP following yesterday’s Cabinet reshuffle

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Government outlines plan to close the benefit claims of those who refuse to ‘engage with the jobcentre’

DWP sets out measures it has in place to support vulnerable claimants, and how it is working to build on the help it currently provides

Income from student maintenance loan that was used to pay tuition fees did not reduce the amount to be taken into account in the calculation of income for universal credit

Miscellaneous amendments to social security legislation in relation to the introduction of carer support payment in Scotland

Government launches consultation on reintroducing strike-breaking agency worker laws

Department for Business and Trade publishes guidance on issuing work notices that specify the workforce required to meet minimum service levels under the Strikes Act 2023

Homelessness assistance and allocation of housing in Wales for those fleeing situation in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Lebanon

Chancellor urged to stick to uprating working-age benefits by September CPI rather than adopt October 2023’s lower figure

Government tables amendments to Renters (Reform) Bill to make it illegal for landlords to have blanket ban on renting to people on benefits or with children

Government confirms Decent Homes Standard to be introduced in the private rented sector

First-tier Tribunal for Scotland erred in failing to consider exercising its power to call for further evidence

Almost nine in ten claimants report that their experience with Social Security Scotland is ‘good’ or ‘very good’

Discretionary support in Northern Ireland is ‘at a crossroads’ as budget reductions start to bite

Almost one in seven people sent a universal credit migration notice did not make a claim and had their legacy benefit award terminated

Tax credit claimants who were sent a universal credit migration notice between November 2022 and March 2023 but did not make a claim lost an average of £300 per month

Universal credit sanction rate increased to almost 6.5 per cent in August 2023

Court of Appeal confirms offer notice to leaseholders valid without inclusion of terms of sale for entire property

Number of people on universal credit rose to 6.2 million in October 2023

Changes to the ministerial team at the DWP following yesterday’s Cabinet reshuffle