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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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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Seriously ill' mental health inpatients told to attend jobcentre or risk losing benefits

Mental health inpatients in the UK have been asked to attend jobcentre meetings relating to their benefits claims, sparking complaints from local Citizens Advice branches.
National guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) states that hospital inpatients should not be required to attend jobcentre meetings.
The DWP clarified that seriously mentally ill patients should not be required to engage in work-related activities.

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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