29 November, 2023
29 November, 2023
New figures show that almost half of universal credit claimants were in the 'no work requirements' conditionality regime, the highest proportion since roll-out
28 November, 2023
Department says by the end of 2023/2024 it will have met its target to have issued migration notices to all claimants in receipt of tax credits only
28 November, 2023
However, Minister advises that discretionary housing payments can be paid to claimants who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs
28 November, 2023
Issuing of new figures follows last week's statement on uprating from the Work and Pensions Secretary
28 November, 2023
Updating stakeholders, Department adds that initial phase will only involve around two per cent of calls, but that it aims to reach 'steady state' in around three months
28 November, 2023
28 November, 2023
Department also confirms that the £300 pensioner cost of living payment is being issued over the next two months alongside this year's winter fuel payment
27 November, 2023
While Mr Hunt told Parliament last week that there will be a Fund next year, local authority sources suggest they have been advised otherwise
27 November, 2023
Pre-Inquest Review confirms that medical evidence and the Independent Case Examiner's highly critical report on the DWP will be considered at the inquest
27 November, 2023
In addition, Ms Somerville says that the proposed extension of the sanctions regime will have a very significant impact on some of the most vulnerable people, and that the government needs to act on benefits rates to ensure that everyone can afford the basics needed for survival
23 November, 2023
Office for Budget Responsibility highlights that, as rental prices increase, the freeze after just one year will therefore erode generosity of increased rates over time
23 November, 2023
While the behavioural response to the reforms is 'uncertain', OBR also estimates that loss of income and higher conditionality will lead to a rise in employment of around 10,000 over the same period
23 November, 2023
Work and Pensions Secretary says new powers to check claimants' finances without first needing to establish suspicion of fraud will be used 'proportionately'
23 November, 2023
Pointing out that young adult carers often miss out on learning, letter to Secretary of State highlights the 'long-lasting educational and economic benefits' for individuals and the country that the change would bring
23 November, 2023
Social Justice and Social Security Committee calls for more clarity about the priorities of the Best Start Bright Futures Delivery Plan with explicit delivery and spending plans set against them
22 November, 2023
Delivering his Autumn Statement today, Chancellor says that many people can and want to work 'but our system makes that too hard'
22 November, 2023
Autumn Statement also confirms triple lock to be maintained, with pensions to increase by 8.5 per cent
22 November, 2023
Response confirms amendment of LCWRA 'substantial risk' provisions, removal of LCWRA 'mobilising' activity, and reduction in points awarded for LCW 'getting about' descriptors, with reforms to be implemented for new claims from 2025 onwards
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