16 May, 2023
16 May, 2023
New DWP guidance
16 May, 2023
New DWP statistics also show that sanction rate remains above 6 per cent of claimants subject to sanction as part of their conditionality regime
16 May, 2023
New service follows online proof of entitlement service that was launched in February 2023
15 May, 2023
However, Minister confirms that Department does not use automation to replace human judgement to determine or deny payments to claimants
12 May, 2023
New statutory instruments
12 May, 2023
12 May, 2023
Social Justice Secretary says that change for those in receipt of a qualifying benefit will extend entitlement to an estimated 20,000 people
11 May, 2023
Writing to Work and Pensions Committee, Mel Stride says research shows around 70 per cent of claimants agree that the potential for sanctions means they are more likely to conduct work search
11 May, 2023
DWP annual fraud and error estimates also show that despite the universal credit overpayment rate decreasing, the underpayment rate increased to its highest recorded level
11 May, 2023
Reform is part of 'One Judiciary', wider work to bring greater cohesion between the courts and tribunals
11 May, 2023
Views sought on allocation of funds to Department in Budget which has been set by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pending formation of the Northern Ireland Executive
10 May, 2023
Publication of updated rollout plans confirms details issued to stakeholders in April 2023
10 May, 2023
Data provided by Work and Pensions Minister also shows that more than £130 million is being deducted from universal credit awards every month
9 May, 2023
Department highlights that, provided claims are eligible for three months backdating, they will meet the qualifying entitlement rules for the £301 payment
4 May, 2023
Once court approves settlement of claim by affected claimants, Ombudsman's stage two report will be 'quashed' and reconsidered
4 May, 2023
In new guidance to local authorities, DWP confirms new process was made available from 3 April 2023 and should be used by all councils going forward
3 May, 2023
National insurance contributions are geared towards liability to pay rather than any likelihood of future entitlement and therefore early access 'would not be appropriate', says Minister
3 May, 2023
Work and Pensions Minister also confirms that 150 full-time equivalent DWP staff are trained to provide evidence at appeals
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