26 November, 2021
26 November, 2021
Presentation to stakeholders advises that new claims process will be ‘simple, responsive service and make timely, accurate and understandable decisions’
26 November, 2021
Minister also tells parliament that 'no action will be taken to suspend or terminate the benefits of people with a valid immigration status'
26 November, 2021
Recommendation is one of more than seventy that cover policy areas of education, skills and employment and support the Committee's call for 'urgent action' to tackle and prevent youth unemployment
25 November, 2021
Inquiry to consider whether requirement to pay childcare costs upfront and cap on amount paid create barriers to parents moving into work or working more hours
25 November, 2021
Statement on annual uprating review also confirms that local housing allowance rates for 2022/2023 are to be maintained at their ‘elevated’ 2020/2021 levels
25 November, 2021
25 November, 2021
New DWP statistics also show that less than a fifth have achieved a longer term ‘job outcome’
25 November, 2021
Citizens Advice also warns that 'millions more' will struggle without substantial further investment in benefits, recommending as a first step that government brings forward annual benefit increases to December 2021
24 November, 2021
Minister confirms that work coaches have been supporting those in bridging hotels, and that there are more than 2,900 universal credit claims currently on the caseload
24 November, 2021
Minister highlights availability of free pre-school childcare in England as compared to 'less generous' offer in Northern Ireland
24 November, 2021
DWP Director General also tells Select Committee that 'more rigorous checking' is needed of self-employed claims, or people could be required to report income to HMRC quarterly rather than annually
24 November, 2021
New statutory instrument
24 November, 2021
New statutory rule introduces changes announced in Autumn Budget
24 November, 2021
New statutory rule
22 November, 2021
Committee chair highlights government's failure to acknowledge 'ineffective, over-centralised, Work and Health Programme model' and its lack of commitment to adopt previous targets to cut the disability employment gap
22 November, 2021
New functionality enables all parties to an appeal to upload audio and video evidence once signed up to the service
19 November, 2021
New services from August 2023 will incorporate integration of personal independence payment and work capability assessments
19 November, 2021
However, while welcoming commitment on joint working, Scottish Affairs Committee remains disappointed with 'level of inaction' on data sharing for Scottish child payment
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