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Lords to challenge controversial DWP benefits bank account surveillance powers | Computer Weekly

Members of the House of Lords are pushing back against new legislation giving the DWP power to monitor bank accounts for benefit recipients without suspicion of wrongdoing. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 weeks ago

UK politics

DWP warns carers they could face greater penalties if they appeal against fines

Government officials use threatening tactics towards unpaid carers with benefit fines, discouraging appeals by warning of potential increased penalties. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Mental health

Coroner criticises benefits rules after vulnerable claimant's death

Coroner criticizes DWP for failures in responding to mental health issues

Universal credit overpayments cause financial stress and difficulties for claimants [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

UK news

Cold weather payments: check eligibility and when you can expect money

The UK is experiencing a cold snap with temperatures as low as -10C, leading to an amber health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) runs the Cold Weather Payment scheme to support qualifying households during cold snaps. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

5 months ago

UK news

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut in April everything you need to know

The 6.7% raise in benefits announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement will not apply to households affected by the benefit cap.

The Child Poverty Action Group warns that the increase in benefits will push more people beyond the cap's threshold. [ more ]