The Sun14d
DWP update on ‘unfair’ benefit rules affecting thousands on Universal Credit after deductions found to be unlawful
The case was brought by Nathan Roberts, a law graduate, who found £500 missing from his Universal Credit after his landlord requested the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) deduct rent and ...
Daily Express14d
DWP computer system ruled 'unlawful'
A DWP computer system that automatically allows landlords to grab money from the benefits of their tenants has been ruled "unlawful". The court ruling follows a challenge by a tenant who was ...
Derby Telegraph15d
DWP details which bank accounts are set to be targeted for benefit fraud checks
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has detailed specific bank account actions involving individuals receiving benefits that will come under surveillance in a proposed clampdown on benefit ...
Teesside Gazette18d
DWP disability shake-up: Nine big changes that could be made to benefits this spring
Nine major changes are set to be revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the new Labour ... and disability-related benefits. The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee ...
The Northern Echo20d
DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging claimants to report changes in their circumstances as soon as possible, warning that delays could result in losing up to £434 a month in ...
Yahoo News UK20d
DWP overhaul to benefits will be 'nightmare' for people on PIP and Universal Credit
Disability equality charity Scope has told Yahoo News of its concerns after health-related benefits came under renewed scrutiny by a House of Lords committee ... READ MORE: Full list of DWP Universal ...
Birmingham Mail21d
DWP told to 'get its house in order' as Lords warn over 'financially unsustainable' benefits system
He also stated that "tackling" this issue "must be a top priority for the Government". Last year, DWP chief Kendall outlined Labour's policy, asserting that those who "can work, must work", while ...
Daily Record21d
New DWP plans to claw back benefit overpayments directly from bank accounts
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that new planned powers will mean that money can be reclaimed from people who have committed fraud and are not on benefits or PAYE (Pay As ...
Nottingham Post22d
DWP explains who will have bank accounts checked as part of benefits fraud battle
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant update regarding its efforts to tackle benefit fraud. Under new powers granted by the Labour government, the DWP will be able ...
Manchester Evening News22d
DWP to get new powers to seize money directly from bank accounts
The new powers will allow the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to recover taxpayers’ money faster from those who have the means but refuse to pay back. It follows a commitment from Prime ...
Liverpool Echo23d
DWP benefits and pension payment dates for February as cuts loom
Further cuts to benefits budgets would be a concern for the many people relying on them. For those that do, the DWP has confirmed what support will be paid when next month.
The Yorkshire Post23d
Abbey House Museum, Leeds: Protest planned to save treasured heritage gem at risk of closure
But Friends of Leeds City Museums, whose members spoke against the proposal at a full council meeting on Wednesday, argue small steps could save it. Abbey House Museum in Leeds photographed for ...