11 November, 2020 Open access
10 November, 2020 Open access
New statistics also show that claims made during pandemic account for more than a third of total claims for universal credit since its introduction
10 November, 2020
However, having conceded judicial review claim challenging her actions, Dr Coffey issues amending regulations on the next working day to 'restore policy intent'
10 November, 2020
Benefit that is 'given out' every month to recipients is a grant, and the advances are simply an early payment of that grant, says Dr Coffey
10 November, 2020 Open access
While new DWP statistics also highlight that the number of claimants subject to deductions has since fallen, more than 12,600 were still having their benefit reduced in August 2020
10 November, 2020 Open access
New statutory rule
10 November, 2020
9 November, 2020 Open access
Work and Pensions Secretary says 'we want to make sure vulnerable people feel cared for throughout this difficult time'
9 November, 2020 Open access
Updated jobcentre guidance advises that work coaches will continue to support claimants online and over the phone but also in person if people need extra support and are unable to interact on the phone or digitally
9 November, 2020
Minister's written parliamentary answer outlines that work will be carried out in the next financial year
6 November, 2020 Open access
Written parliamentary answer confirms that guidance also takes account of the 'national working environment' and the claimant's health condition in ensuring any requirements are reasonable
6 November, 2020
Department confirms extension of service that allows British Sign Language interpreted calls to be made using video connection without booking in advance
6 November, 2020
Strategy includes pledge to reduce number of citizens who are living in poverty through measures including development of an anti-poverty strategy and provision of 'modern and progressive' social security
5 November, 2020 Open access
New figures confirmed by DWP Minister are less than half the number of new recruits that the Work and Pensions Secretary had said would be in post by October 2020
5 November, 2020
New statutory instrument
5 November, 2020
New statutory instruments
5 November, 2020
New statutory instrument
5 November, 2020
DWP also reports that less than half of budgeting loan and funeral expenses payment claims were cleared within target times
4 November, 2020 Open access
Email to stakeholders advises that, from 2 November 2020, claimants who fail to attend may have their ESA stopped or universal credit entitlement changed
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