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New data powers ‘could allow DWP to snoop on pensioners’ bank accounts’

Culture minister Sir John Whittingdale said the powers would be “focused” on benefit claimants, but MPs were not convinced.

The Independent UK

Cost-of-living payments not enough to meet scale of the problem, say MPs

The Work and Pensions Committee called for more account to be taken of the financial difficulties faced by people with disabilities and families.

The Independent UK

MPs launch inquiry into prosecution of Norton Motorcycles pension fraud

Regulators to be asked about how £10m scam was investigated, as Guardian Today in Focus podcast raises fresh questions about case

The Guardian - UK

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DWP shares timeline when new cost of living payment will be announced

Sir Stephen Timms argues that more support will be needed for the next financial year

Nottingham Post

New cost of living payments for next year could be announced in Autumn Statement this November

Former pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms told the DWP that more financial help is needed in 2024.

Daily Record

Will DWP cost of living payments be made after spring 2024?

Concerns are being raised as to whether more support will be offered for vulnerable households next year

Manchester Evening News

Mini-budget chaos exposed ‘lax approach’ to pensions regulation, MPs say

Sir Stephen Timms said pension scheme investments must ‘never again threaten the stability of the UK economy’.

The Independent UK

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'Absurd Universal Credit rules are pushing thousands more children into poverty'

Writing for the Mirror, Labour chair of the Work and Pensions Committee Stephen Timms demanded action as figures show there are now 4.2million children living in poverty

Daily Mirror

People making a new claim for PIP may be able to complete whole application online

The new PIP online application trial is only being offered to 60 people each day.

Daily Record

Parkinson’s sufferer ‘forced to live in Dickensian times’ after DWP refuses benefits

Exclusive: Father-of-two told he doesn’t qualify for payment for illness despite suffering worsening pain and falling

The Independent UK

Home Office to publish data on those with leave to remain and NRPF status

Migrants granted temporary permission to live in the UK usually have no recourse to public funds as a condition of their visa.

The Independent UK

New inquiry into cost of living payments set to determine if financial support fair for everyone

You can submit your views on the UK Government's support package to the Work and Pensions Committee until May 12.

Daily Record

New PIP proposals include paying people for late DWP health assessments

A new report on DWP assessments suggests several measures offering 'quick and easy wins' for improvement.

Daily Record

Maths-obsessed Rishi Sunak humiliated after getting stats wrong in Commons

In a further embarrassing turn of events, official fact-checking website Full Fact instantly debunked two more incorrect claims Rishi Sunak has made at PMQs sessions

Daily Mirror

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Bristol Post

DWP plans new system to record disability health assessments

A new telephone platform and enhancements to the Video Assessment application are among the changes

Nottingham Post

DWP plans to record all disability health assessments on new system from next year

Benefits assessments can be conducted in a number of ways

Daily Record

DWP announces plans to record all disability health assessments on new system from next year

Benefits assessments can be conducted in-person, by video call or over the phone.

Daily Record

New proposals for improving DWP health assessments includes recording all consultations with option to opt-out

A new report on DWP health assessments suggests several measures offering 'quick and easy wins' for improvement.

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The Independent UK

Report shows ‘lack of trust’ in system for health assessments

Thousands of people were surveyed in the report into the system for health assessments which the committee’s chair said has created a lack of trust.

Daily Record

New inquiry launches into whether levels of working age benefits meets needs of people claiming

The inquiry will also examine the impact of the benefit cap, conditionality and sanctions.

Daily Record

New inquiry launches into cost of living payments to determine if support fair for everyone

The inquiry is looking at whether cost of living support payments are reaching the right people in need of help.

Daily Record

DWP urged to give people 10 years’ notice before increasing State Pension age to 68

MPs raised concerns about reports that State Pension age is set to rise to 68 earlier than planned.

The Independent UK

Parents on Universal Credit ‘prisoners to the high cost of childcare’, MPs warn

Support for childcare costs is only enough to cover part-time hours and is stopping parents from working for longer, according to a report.

Edinburgh Live

State Pension Triple Lock rule to be introduced in 'usual way' until end of Parliamentary term

Since 2010, the full annual amount of the basic State Pension has risen by over £2,300 - and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will announce the uprating in November.

The Independent UK

Demand for new legal duty on social media giants to help crack down on ‘county lines’ gangs

Exclusive: MPs call on Liz Truss for action to keep youngsters out of gangs’ hands

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