DWP to scrap 'dysfunctional' rules that offer extra cash if people say they can't work
The Government says the number of claimants on incapacity payments has 'surged far beyond projections' because of the ...
DWP has plan for two million Universal Credit claimants deemed unfit to work
The Department for Work and Pensions has a new plan for two million Universal Credit claimants deemed UNFIT to work. 1.8 ...
Disabled people 'frightened' as Reeves set to take axe to DWP benefits
The Chancellor would not be drawn on what the plans would mean for DWP benefit claimants, but said the system is 'not working ...
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Two-child limit mitigation in Scotland would help larger poor families but policy design could harm work incentives
Mitigating the two-child limit policy would be an effective way to reduce child poverty, but designing an effective policy is ...
'DWP not bottomless pit' says Starmer as 500,000 more claim benefit
This was followed by the South West and North West (both 36%), while the lowest was London (27%). At Prime Minister’s ...
DWP Universal Credit 'cuts' fear as Rachel Reeves gives update
Rachel Reeves has doubled down on the need to reform the welfare system, insisting the Government must “get a grip” on it amid concerns from Labour MPs about the impact of expected cuts to the budget.
All the potential changes coming to PIP and Universal Credit in March
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation says 900,000 children live in a household where someone receives sickness benefits though ...
Renters on Universal Credit warned DWP could 'redirect' payment to landlord
Renters who get paid Universal Credit are being told their payments may instead by directed to their landlord. The Department ...
DWP Universal Credit update as Liz Kendall prepares major reforms to benefits
The DWP has issued new details on Universal Credit as it looks into the assessments that are being carried out to decide if ...
DWP issue major Universal Credit update as 'dysfunctional' system to be overhauled
The DWP announced today, Thursday, March 13 that 1.8million people on Universal Credit are getting no support to find work - ...
DWP payment warning to people on Tax Credits ahead of crucial deadline next month
Everyone on Tax Credits should have received a Migration Notice inviting them to claim Universal Credit by now.
DWP told not to reduce eligibility in disability benefits reforms
The Resolution Foundation has published a new report on how to reform benefits, and it has warned the government not to ...