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After 14 years of Tory cruelty, here are three ways Labour could use the benefits system to bring about good

Keir Starmer’s party could end child poverty, ditch cruel work capability assessments – and replace the failing DWP, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024

Norma Izard obituary

Former manager of the England women’s cricket team who instigated the Women’s Ashes series

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2024

Cricketer Minnu Mani accorded warm reception in Wayanad

Minnu Mani, Kerala's first woman cricketer to play for India, was accorded a reception by Wayanad District Cricket Association at Krishnagiri stadium. She thanked WCA, stadium staff, coaches and colleagues for her success in Bangladesh tour. Suman Sharma, consultant coach of Kerala women's team, was also honoured.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

DWP confirms PIP to stay non means-tested when it becomes the only health assessment for benefits

Work Capability Assessments could be scrapped as early as 2026 under new proposals.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

Eight Universal Credit changes which might affect your payments this year

Households who rely on the benefit should take note of DWP plans that might mean your income could go up or down in 2023

Chronicle Live · Apr 17, 2023

New proposals for improving DWP health assessments includes recording all consultations with option to opt-out

A new report on DWP health assessments suggests several measures offering 'quick and easy wins' for improvement.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023

Report shows ‘lack of trust’ in system for health assessments

Thousands of people were surveyed in the report into the system for health assessments which the committee’s chair said has created a lack of trust.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Goodbye, ‘fit for work’ tests – but what comes next could be worse

Letter: The work capability assessment has features that it is important to retain. One is the right of appeal to an independent tribunal, writes Patricia de Wolfe

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

Clowns converge on Orlando for funny business

The World Clown Association is bringing together all types of clowns for its 40th annual convention.

WEKU · Mar 23, 2023

Charity fears DWP plans to scrap Work Capability Assessments could lead to 'broken benefits system'

“Sanctions don’t work and are deeply harmful"

Nottingham Post · Mar 22, 2023