DWP new bank account checks branded 'sledgehammer' that could 'punish' claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions could soon be granted new powers to look at the financial transactions of those claiming ...
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DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit to be announced soon
The DWP is looking to slash billions off the benefits bill by pushing the sick back to work - here's what we know so far ...
DWP transferring 150,000 state pensioners onto new benefit amid £6bn cuts
Nearly 150,000 people in Scotland will see their award transferred to Social Security Scotland in stages before the end of ...
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How a freeze to PIP payments could cost some claimants more than £350 a year
A freeze to personal independence payments (PIP) in 2026 could cost some claimants more than £350 a year, analysis shows. The Government is planning to unveil more than £6bn of welfare savings this ...
Labour has moral duty to get sick into work, MPs say
The government has a "moral duty" to help long-term sick and disabled people to work if they can, Labour MPs have said, as ...
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PLSA to update vote reporting template to incorporate industry group’s learnings
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) will be responsible for future oversight of a template for asset ...
People on 10 DWP benefits being handed broadband for £12
A new system has been put in place which means broadband providers can check eligibility quickly, via a special Department ...
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Guest insight | GBST’s David Simpson tells us why auto-enrolment needs improving to better address the UK’s retirement income challenges
Since it was introduced in 2012, auto-enrolment has significantly changed the concept of saving for retirement for many working people. As a direct result of ...
DWP issues urgent State Pension message as people told ‘request a call’
By requesting a call back, you can mitigate the risk of missing the April cut-off as the DWP has confirmed that anyone who ...
DWP benefits cuts in full - six major changes unveiled by Labour
A DWP and Labour Party government will impose tougher tests for a key disability benefit, freeze some payments, and make ...
The welfare system isn’t working – here’s how to fix it
Claims for incapacity benefits have gone up by 27 per cent while 35 per cent more have no obligation to look for work. The system needs radical reform, starting with these four changes ...