Single Mum Victory in High Court Over ‘Unlawful’ Childcare Laws
Read this story where a single mum wins court case against DWP over ‘unlawful’ childcare rules regarding payment in arrears.
Tag: DWP
New Online PIP System Being Rolled Out
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirms that a new online Personal Independence Payments (PIP) online system will be rolled out in the spring. However, it’s optional and is in addition to existing claim methods. Full story here.
DWP Failing To Answer Up To One In Five Phone Calls
Read this story about how DWP are missing 20% of phone calls to their helpline as they are being overwhelmed.
DWP Taken To Court After Man With Mental Health Difficulties Dies of Hunger
Read this story about a man who died of hunger after the DWP removed his Employment Support Allowance (ESA) grant.
DWP Hotline Not Up To The Job
Read this story where problems with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) debt hotline has resulted in up to 50,000 people a day unable to get help.
Claiming PIP? Make Sure You Tell DWP About Changes in Circumstances
If you’re claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), make sure you tell the DWP about these six changes, else you could end up in trouble! Full story here.
Rishi Sunak To Review The Universal Credit Temporary Uplift
DWP confirm that Rishi Sunak will review the cancellation of the temporary Universal Credit uplift scheduled to end in April 2021 in this article.
DWP Raised Universal Credit by £20 a Week But Froze ESA
Read this article about how Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) raised Universal Credit by £20 last April but did not raise Employment Support Allowance (ESA) to match.