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The DWP will, as part of its anti-fraud plan, carry out a large-scale review of universal credit cases. Owen Stevens examines the Targeted Case Review.
The DWP will, as part of its anti-fraud plan, carry out a large-scale review of universal credit cases. Owen Stevens examines the Targeted Case Review.
Issue 298 (February 2024)
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Will Hadwen looks at planned changes to conditionality and sanctions in the universal credit (UC) system.
Will Hadwen looks at planned changes to conditionality and sanctions in the universal credit (UC) system.
Issue 298 (February 2024)
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Henri Krishna looks at new rules regarding the universal credit (UC) transitional SDP element.
Henri Krishna looks at new rules regarding the universal credit (UC) transitional SDP element.
Issue 298 (February 2024)
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Can someone successfully claim personal independence payment (PIP) without a diagnosis? Carri Swann looks at recent caselaw and answers some frequently asked questions.
Can someone successfully claim personal independence payment (PIP) without a diagnosis? Carri Swann looks at recent caselaw and answers some frequently asked questions.
Issue 298 (February 2024)
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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.
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.
Issue 298 (February 2024)
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As food bank use continues to soar to unprecedented levels, the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) wants to see the UK without the need for charitable food aid, where adequate and nutritious food is affordable to all. Why is a ‘cash first’ approach the way forward?
Issue 177 (February 2024)
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