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9 February, 2015

Miscellaneous amendments to social security legislation

New DWP guidance

6 February, 2015

Women are more at risk of JSA sanctions, according to the Fawcett Society

New report finds that single mothers, women facing sexual and domestic violence, and women who have difficulties with English are particularly vulnerable

6 February, 2015

No strong case for replacing the WCA, says Minister for Disabled People

In House of Commons debate, Minister also says there 'may be some hiccups' when Maximus takes over from Atos

6 February, 2015

Miscellaneous amendments to social security legislation in Northern Ireland

New stautory rule

5 February, 2015

Suspension of conditionality where child affected by death or violence will not be delayed, unless work coach thinks that it is 'necessary'

Lord Freud says evidence does not need to 'detail the child's distress' but should identify 'additional caring'

5 February, 2015

Claimants are made aware of availability of hardship payments both verbally and in writing, says Employment Minister

In written answer to parliament, Minister also says that, where appropriate, claimants are supported to make hardship applications

5 February, 2015

More than 24,000 households had their benefit capped in November 2014

New figures from the DWP also show that 18 per cent were capped by more than £100 per week

5 February, 2015

Miscellaneous amendments to the council tax reduction scheme in Scotland

New statutory instrument in Scotland

5 February, 2015

Miscellaneous amendments relating to statutory shared parental pay

New statutory instrument

5 February, 2015

Miscellaneous amendments relating to prescribed diseases for industrial injuries disablement benefit

New statutory instrument

4 February, 2015

Government agrees extra £74m to fund local welfare provision in 2015/2016

Announcement following consultation on decision to remove extra funding and further consultation on provisional local government finance settlement

4 February, 2015

DWP provides further details of personal independence payment roll-out

New edition of HB Direct sets out areas where benefit extended to existing DLA claimants in January and February 2015

4 February, 2015

DWP sets out areas where universal credit claims from families now accepted

New edition of HB Direct also confirms that from 2 March 2015 family claims will be accepted in all 96 sites that went live up to end of 2014

4 February, 2015

DWP publishes regulations to establish pilot of universal credit in-work conditionality

New statutory instrument provides that, for purposes of pilot, suspension of in-work conditionality where earnings equal to or more than JSA personal allowance plus £5 for single claimant or £10 for couple will not apply

3 February, 2015

DWP to publish review of information provision for blind and partially sighted people in Spring 2015

Written answer to parliament from Employment Minister

3 February, 2015

Treasury considering plan to replace contribution-based JSA with individual welfare accounts

Proposal included in today's Policy Exchange report which also suggests cuts to child benefit, opting into winter fuel payments and relaxing sanctions regime by issuing pre-paid cards

2 February, 2015

Miscellaneous amendments to social security legislation

New statutory instrument

30 January, 2015

DHP allocation for local authorities in 2015/2016 reduced by £40m

DWP issues new housing benefit circular