15 July, 2021
15 July, 2021
Confirming that formal dispute resolution talks have begun, Union says it is also calling for no escalation in Labour Market activity and full work coach empowerment
15 July, 2021
Number of families affected continues upward trend, with 1.1 million children now in households affected by the policy
15 July, 2021
However, new DWP statistics also show that around one million more people are claiming unemployment benefits than in March 2020 immediately before the pandemic
14 July, 2021
Public Law Project confirms that, as a result of its challenge, the DWP has agreed to re-write policies and guidance and to retrain staff
14 July, 2021
However, Minister for Disabled People refuses request to lift 365-day time limit on contributory ESA claims, saying those whose award is time-limited 'are among those who will be prioritised'
13 July, 2021 Open access
13 July, 2021 Open access
New statutory rule makes provision in relation to Northern Ireland corresponding to that in Great Britain
12 July, 2021
Administrative Justice Council and JUSTICE report also recommends scrapping mandatory reconsiderations, restoring legal aid funding for early benefits advice, and new rules to stop inconsistent use of discretion in benefits decision making
12 July, 2021
New statutory instrument
9 July, 2021
R (on the application of SC, CB and 8 children) (Appellants) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and others (Respondents) [2021] UKSC 26
9 July, 2021 Open access
Committee suggests that claimants need more warning of impending change, and seeks early sight of guidance to work coaches on using discretion when assessing whether easement should continue
9 July, 2021
Parliamentary committee warns that amending the Act could constitute a risk to the enforcement of human rights and to the UK's constitutional settlement
9 July, 2021
New DWP guidance
9 July, 2021
New statutory rule
8 July, 2021
Minister says current six month rule will be replaced with a 12 month rule to mirror the current definition of end of life used across the NHS
8 July, 2021 Open access
New statutory instrument
8 July, 2021 Open access
New statutory instrument
8 July, 2021
Experience and feedback from the trials will inform wider roll out, says Minister
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