When should a First-tier Tribunal consider allowing appellants to take part in the hearing of their appeals via a telephone or video link? Simon Osborne reviews the relevant law, and some yet wider considerations.

Martin Williams considers some implications of recent caselaw about sanctions and the Work Programme.

Judith Paterson looks at proposals to use new social security powers in Scotland.

Ros White considers the ‘extensive catalogue’ of Upper Tribunal decisions highlighting failures by HMRC and the First-tier Tribunal in tax credits ‘living together’ cases

Simon Osborne describes the latest plans for the roll out of universal credit (UC) and, in particular, the UC ‘full service’.

Gwyneth King considers the role of discretionary housing payments (DHPs) in mitigating some of the effects of cuts contained in welfare reform measures.

The Welfare Reform and Work Bill, if passed into law, will have a significant impact on claimants. Mike Spencer and Sophie Earnshaw consider whether its more controversial measures would comply with human rights law.

Robbie Spence considers rules and practices that apply to payments in advance of universal credit (UC).

Jon Shaw looks at some of the more important personal independence payment (PIP) caselaw from the Upper Tribunal.

Kirsty McKechnie reports on what is emerging about the experience of universal credit through CPAG in Scotland’s Early Warning System.