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The government is right in its decision not to pay the women up to £10.5bn in compensation – it can’t afford to, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Some are questioning loyalty to Labour while others say decision is unconstitutional

Campaigners say NAO report shows impact of DWP staffing decisions and failure to address flaws in benefit’s design

Historic overpayments have led to many carers unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt.

A freedom of information request has revealed that an AI system used by the UK government for assessing benefits cases is apparently getting it wrong by a “statistically significant” amount. The admission to journalists at the Guardian emerged after a fairness analysis into universal credit claimants in February 2024. It…

Exclusive: Government to set out details of review into benefit overpayments and how problems can be fixed

Exclusive: Age, disability, marital status and nationality influence decisions to investigate claims, prompting fears of ‘hurt first, fix later’ approach

JOHN Swinney has warned Labour “Scotland will never forgive you” should the UK Government attempt to block the ending of the two-child cap on…

MILLIONS of pensioners, as well as those in receipt of benefits including Carer's Allowance and PIP, will receive a bonus cash payment from the…