Welfare Rights Bulletin articles

Martin Williams looks at some of the problems thrown up by mandatory reconsideration and direct lodgement of appeals and what advisers can do to try to solve them.

Mark Willis takes a look at the rules introducing mandatory reconsideration into appeal rights for tax credits, child benefit and guardian’s allowance.

Mike Spencer looks at a recent European Court of Justice decision with important findings about the right to reside of women who have given up work due to pregnancy.

Recent rule changes have made a number of changes to the universal credit (UC) rules. The changes include an expansion of the UC areas in north west England, and the introduction of the possibility of new claims from couples. Simon Osborne explains.

David Simmons considers the effects of the introduction of same-sex marriage and some recent caselaw on cohabitation.

Jon Shaw takes a look at some of the issues with the rollout of personal independence payment (PIP).

CPAG has launched an innovative new service for advisers and claimants who want to know more about the different local schemes and short-term benefit advances which replaced the discretionary social fund in April 2013. Dan Norris explains what the free service will offer.

Simon Osborne reviews some important recent caselaw about the work capability assessment (WCA).