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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

MPs warn some disability claimants waiting more than a year for claims to be processed, damning report finds

Disability benefit claimants are often waiting for more than a year for their claims to be processed as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) routinely misses its targets, the Commons spending watchdog has warned.

In a wide-ranging report, the cross-party Public Accounts Committee (PAC) found numerous failings at the DWP, including missed targets, unclear planning, and a lack of transparency.

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