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13 May, 2016

DWP publishes redacted copies of peer reviews of 49 benefit-related deaths

Publication follows successful challenge of DWP's refusal to release information following an October 2014 Freedom of Information request

13 May, 2016

Local housing allowance is not keeping up with rent increases, says Chartered Institute of Housing

New report highlights that, in some areas of the UK, people are only able to afford to rent in the bottom five or ten per cent of the private rented sector

12 May, 2016

Impact of benefit sanctions is ‘profoundly negative’ on claimants says academic research

New study also highlights that the common thread linking successful transitions into work is not the threat of sanction, but the availability of appropriate individual support

12 May, 2016

Government puts plans for ‘work and health’ white paper on hold

Work and Pensions Secretary says that he has 'pushed the reset button' and will consult with charities and employers on the best way forward

12 May, 2016

Work and Pensions Secretary says universal credit is working as intended and should roll out as planned

It would be wrong to introduce change for change’s sake, Stephen Crabb tells Work and Pensions Committee

12 May, 2016

'Fiscally impossible' for government to help women over pension changes, says Work and Pensions Secretary

There is no 'doable policy solution', Stephen Crabb tells Work and Pensions Committee

12 May, 2016

Payment period for contribution-based JSA does not discriminate against disabled claimants

CJSA/1897/2014

12 May, 2016

Approach to be taken by a local authority when determining if disputed matrimonial assets held by a solicitor should be treated as notional capital

CH/4640/2014

11 May, 2016

In-work progression is a radical policy departure and will require work coaches with a 'substantially expanded set of skills', say MPs

New report from the Work and Pensions Committee highlights that employed people do not lack motivation to work and conditionality is less likely to be effective

10 May, 2016

Introduction of universal credit in Northern Ireland

New statutory rules

10 May, 2016

Introduction of personal independence payment in Northern Ireland

New statutory rules

10 May, 2016

Changes to housing benefit in consequence of the introduction of personal independence payment in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

10 May, 2016

Introduction of more severe ‘loss of benefit’ penalties in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

10 May, 2016

Claiming and payment of benefits in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

10 May, 2016

Calculation and recovery of overpayments and other social security payments in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

10 May, 2016

Decision making and appeals in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

10 May, 2016

Miscellaneous amendments to DLA, attendance allowance and carer’s allowance in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

10 May, 2016

Introduction of advances of benefits and budgeting advances in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule