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Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud

AI system for welfare fraud detection in the UK government shows bias by age, disability, marital status, and nationality.

Minister apologises for letters wrongly saying benefits being axed

Flaws in the eVisa system caused wrongful termination letters for benefit recipients, sparking distress and confusion among migrants.

Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud

AI system for welfare fraud detection in the UK government shows bias by age, disability, marital status, and nationality.

Minister apologises for letters wrongly saying benefits being axed

Flaws in the eVisa system caused wrongful termination letters for benefit recipients, sparking distress and confusion among migrants.
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Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas

Many pensioners will face delays in receiving Winter Fuel Payments due to a backlog in Pension Credit claims.

How to avoid having to pay back winter fuel payments as pensioners warned

Eligibility for winter fuel payments has changed to means-tested, impacting pensioners' financial planning and responsibilities.

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas

Many pensioners will face delays in receiving Winter Fuel Payments due to a backlog in Pension Credit claims.

How to avoid having to pay back winter fuel payments as pensioners warned

Eligibility for winter fuel payments has changed to means-tested, impacting pensioners' financial planning and responsibilities.
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Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Over 300,000 households lost their benefits for failing to transition to Universal Credit, highlighting the urgent deadlines and processes enforced by the DWP.

Taboola Data Reveals; Benefits Top of the Agenda for Brits in September

The DWP was the most discussed topic in the UK, driven by benefit changes and fraud concerns.

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

Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Over 300,000 households lost their benefits for failing to transition to Universal Credit, highlighting the urgent deadlines and processes enforced by the DWP.

Taboola Data Reveals; Benefits Top of the Agenda for Brits in September

The DWP was the most discussed topic in the UK, driven by benefit changes and fraud concerns.

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
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Blind woman denied benefits because she attended DWP interview with help of mother

Disabled individuals face systemic barriers in benefit assessments, often leading to denial of support due to misunderstandings about their capabilities.

DWP urged to boost stagnant' Christmas bonus for benefit claimants to over 100

The DWP Christmas bonus for benefit claimants needs an increase to meet inflation and modern needs, as over 15,000 people petition for change.

DWP is sending energy bill discounts to millions this winter what you need to know

U.K. households are eligible for £150 energy bill support this winter due to rising costs and benefits received.

DWP plans to change PIP assessments from September what you need to know

Major changes to disability benefits assessments are set to take effect in September 2023, integrating multiple claims into a single evaluation process.

Thousands of PIP claimants due 5,000 DWP payouts check if you're eligible

The Supreme Court ruling leads to DWP reviewing and potentially increasing PIP payments for past claims dating back to April 2016.

DWP officials attended a fancy conference. Their tab was paid with mislabeled invoices

Cynthia McClain-Hill faced ethics allegations for misusing funds related to a conference due to connections with contractor Accenture.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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