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Scale of London's economic inactivity crisis revealed: More than 300,000 Londoners now too sick to work

Over 300,000 Londoners are too sick to work, highlighting a serious economic inactivity crisis.

Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit shows

The DWP has failed to address overpayment issues for unpaid carers, resulting in significant penalties and hardship despite assurances of reform.

Scale of London's economic inactivity crisis revealed: More than 300,000 Londoners now too sick to work

Over 300,000 Londoners are too sick to work, highlighting a serious economic inactivity crisis.

Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit shows

The DWP has failed to address overpayment issues for unpaid carers, resulting in significant penalties and hardship despite assurances of reform.

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Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP

Unpaid carer Andrea Tucker wins against DWP over unjust benefit repayment claim.

Labour plans review of carer's allowance after thousands forced to repay

Labour plans to review the carer's allowance system if they win the general election, aiming to address the unjust penalties faced by unpaid carers.

Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP

Unpaid carer Andrea Tucker wins against DWP over unjust benefit repayment claim.

Labour plans review of carer's allowance after thousands forced to repay

Labour plans to review the carer's allowance system if they win the general election, aiming to address the unjust penalties faced by unpaid carers.

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Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

The DWP's mismanagement led to an 86-year-old woman with dementia being wrongly pursued for a large benefit debt.

DWP blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer's allowance review'

The DWP has allegedly obstructed a whistleblower from participating in the independent review of carer's allowance.

Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'

Carers face prosecution threats over unintentional breaches of allowance rules, likened to blackmail by affected individuals.

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

The government is urged to halt fines on carers and investigate its own responsibility for overpayments.

There is pressure for the Department for Work and Pensions to review and pause demands on carers for repayments.

Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

The DWP's mismanagement led to an 86-year-old woman with dementia being wrongly pursued for a large benefit debt.

DWP blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer's allowance review'

The DWP has allegedly obstructed a whistleblower from participating in the independent review of carer's allowance.

Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'

Carers face prosecution threats over unintentional breaches of allowance rules, likened to blackmail by affected individuals.

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

The government is urged to halt fines on carers and investigate its own responsibility for overpayments.

There is pressure for the Department for Work and Pensions to review and pause demands on carers for repayments.

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DWP 'fairness analysis' reveals bias in AI fraud detection system | Computer Weekly

DWP's AI system for detecting welfare fraud shows significant discrepancies based on age, disability, marital status, and nationality.

DWP crackdown could see people banned from driving if welfare debts go unpaid

New measures may ban persistent welfare fraud offenders from driving.

DWP 'fairness analysis' reveals bias in AI fraud detection system | Computer Weekly

DWP's AI system for detecting welfare fraud shows significant discrepancies based on age, disability, marital status, and nationality.

DWP crackdown could see people banned from driving if welfare debts go unpaid

New measures may ban persistent welfare fraud offenders from driving.

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Revealed: Pensioners waiting over 100 days for winter fuel payments

Pensioners are experiencing over 100-day waits for winter fuel payments following Labour reforms, with significant impact on eligibility and social support.

DWP appoints Helen Wylie as its new chief digital and information officer | Computer Weekly

Helen Wylie is appointed as chief digital and information officer at DWP, inheriting a substantial digital team and budget.

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DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate action

ESA recipients must apply for Universal Credit within three months to avoid payment disruption as the DWP transitions to a simplified benefits system.

DWP warns 500,000 people to take action' or risk losing benefit payments

500,000 benefit claimants must switch to Universal Credit from legacy benefits.

Claimants have three months to respond to migration notices to avoid losing benefits.

Transition to Universal Credit won't result in a loss of money if responded to within the deadline.

DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate action

ESA recipients must apply for Universal Credit within three months to avoid payment disruption as the DWP transitions to a simplified benefits system.

DWP warns 500,000 people to take action' or risk losing benefit payments

500,000 benefit claimants must switch to Universal Credit from legacy benefits.

Claimants have three months to respond to migration notices to avoid losing benefits.

Transition to Universal Credit won't result in a loss of money if responded to within the deadline.

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Hacker jailed for creating malware that targeted Braintree site

A cybersecurity student earned over £44,000 from selling malicious software targeting DWP.

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Scale of London's economic inactivity crisis revealed: More than 300,000 Londoners now too sick to work

Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit shows

Scale of London's economic inactivity crisis revealed: More than 300,000 Londoners now too sick to work

Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit shows

Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP

Labour plans review of carer's allowance after thousands forced to repay

Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP

Labour plans review of carer's allowance after thousands forced to repay

Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

DWP blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer's allowance review'

Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

DWP blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer's allowance review'

Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

DWP 'fairness analysis' reveals bias in AI fraud detection system | Computer Weekly

DWP crackdown could see people banned from driving if welfare debts go unpaid

DWP 'fairness analysis' reveals bias in AI fraud detection system | Computer Weekly

DWP crackdown could see people banned from driving if welfare debts go unpaid

Revealed: Pensioners waiting over 100 days for winter fuel payments

DWP appoints Helen Wylie as its new chief digital and information officer | Computer Weekly

DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate action

DWP warns 500,000 people to take action' or risk losing benefit payments

DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate action

DWP warns 500,000 people to take action' or risk losing benefit payments

Hacker jailed for creating malware that targeted Braintree site

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