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UN panel raises concerns with UK government over welfare bill

Committee says it has ‘credible information’ about negative impact of the legislation on disabled people

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 370,000 British Pensioners Set to Lose Disability Benefits Under New DWP Eligibility Rules

Close to 370,000 British pensioners are facing challenging times due to eligibility rules imposed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

International Business Times UK

Starmer braces for biggest backbench rebellion yet as ‘horrendous’ welfare cuts spark immediate backlash

Charities warned Keir Starmer’s cuts will drive disabled people into poverty

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Welfare reform marks moment of compassion, says Kendall amid backbench anger

Ministers are likely to face a Commons stand-off with backbench Labour MPs over their plans.

Evening Standard

Carer’s allowance: woman who won case against DWP calls for end to ‘sickening harassment’

Nicola Green, 42, speaks out after significant legal victory against department that accused her of fraud UK politics live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

US firm that tests eligibility for UK disability benefits reports 23% rise in profits

British arm of Maximus is biggest provider of functional assessment services for DWP

The Guardian - UK

Starmer faces Labour revolt over plan to raid bank accounts of benefit claimants

Welfare fraud bill would allow funds to be taken from bank accounts and driving licences to be cancelled

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UK Is Finally Updating Their Child Benefit Policies: Here's What You Should Know

The UK government is exploring updates to its Child Benefit policy, aiming to lessen the impact of the current two-child limit without full removal due to cost.

International Business Times UK

DWP Letter Sparks Panic as £5,000 Fines Threaten Claimants Amid Massive Benefit Cuts

Benefit claimants across the UK are being warned to keep a close eye on the post, as new letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The Fashion Central

DWP Reveals Top Five Personal Independence Payment Claims: Psychiatric, Musculoskeletal, Neurological Dominate

Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed the five most common health conditions for which people claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) from the Government.

The Fashion Central

Criticism over letters asking bereaved relatives to return pension overpayments

Sir Steve Webb said the letters from the Department for Work and Pensions do not make clear that repaying the money is voluntary.

Evening Standard

MPs raise concerns over ‘Orwellian’ powers to crack down on benefit fraud

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill was approved at second reading by 343 to 87, majority 256.

Evening Standard

Kendall seeks to ease ‘snoopers’ charter’ fears over benefit fraud crackdown

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill aims to give new powers to the Department for Work and Pensions.

The Independent UK

DWP ‘blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer’s allowance review’

Staffer told by official it would be inappropriate for him to give evidence to review of scandal-hit benefit

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The Independent UK

Driving bans for benefits cheats would be for ‘extreme’ cases – minister

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which would put the measures into law, is due to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Revealed: Pensioners waiting more than 100 days for winter fuel payments

The Department for Work and Pensions backlog has grown to 91,000 and continues to rise

The Independent UK

Frustration over ‘deeply disappointing’ Waspi decision justified, says Sarwar

The UK Government’s decision has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum.

The National (Scotland)

Labour will be held accountable if they vote against Budget, says John Swinney

VOTING against the Scottish Government’s Budget will be an “albatross” around Labour’s neck, the First Minister has said, as he pledged to…

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Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

The SNP remain short of a majority and will have to seek support from other parties to pass the Budget.

The Guardian - UK

Public services complaints in England soar by more than a third since 2016 – study

Written complaints about DWP double, while prisons, the NHS and higher education experience big increase

The Guardian - UK

UK government failing to list use of AI on mandatory register

Technology secretary admits government departments are not being transparent over way they use AI and algorithms

Evening Standard

What is in the Government’s plan to ‘get Britain working’?

Numbers of people with a long-term illness has been a major driver of joblessness in recent years, having risen this year to 2.8 million.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer gives Waspi women latest pension compensation update

The Prime Minister was speaking at the G20 summit

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer tells Waspi women there will be pension update ‘in near future’

The Prime Minister was speaking at the G20 summit.

The Guardian - UK

More than 250 UK unpaid carers risk prosecution over benefit overpayments

Exclusive: Campaigners urge ministers to intervene to prevent cruel punishments over carer’s allowance

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