Will Hadwen looks at planned changes to conditionality and sanctions in the universal credit (UC) system.

Henri Krishna looks at new rules regarding the universal credit (UC) transitional SDP element.

Can someone successfully claim personal independence payment (PIP) without a diagnosis? Carri Swann looks at recent caselaw and answers some frequently asked questions.

CPAG continues to receive reports of problems facing claimants granted immigration leave further to an asylum claim when they claim universal credit. While there has been some recent change, these reports largely reflect long-standing misunderstandings by DWP staff. Jessica Strode sets out some questions and answers.

Martin Williams considers the DWP’s operational guidance concerning making awards of universal credit to those with pre-settled status but without a qualifying right to reside.

Simon Osborne considers to what extent the rules on ‘backdating’ universal credit (UC) can apply to the process of managed migration to UC.

A new benefit, called carer support payment, launched in parts of Scotland on 20 November 2023. This benefit replaces carer’s allowance in Scotland. Many of the rules are the same as carer’s allowance, but there are some differences. The new benefit will be rolled out gradually. Angela Toal explains.

Owen Stevens examines information provided by DWP in response to concerns expressed by advice organisations about the approach being taken to the calculation of the transitional element for claimants managed migrated to universal credit (UC).

Mark Willis examines official research and analysis on managed migration to universal credit (UC).

Owen Stevens sets out the importance of the language welfare rights advisers use to describe our clients’ legal problems. The article describes some commonly misused language where greater accuracy would be helpful.

As the Food Bank Income Maximisation project’s first anniversary approaches, Harriet Chaplin looks at some cases brought to our attention, highlighting common mistakes with the DWP’s decision-making and practice.

A recent decision from the Upper Tribunal highlights (and further clarifies) when a ‘closed-period’ supersession should apply. Martin Williams takes a look.