IMF PRESSES FOR CUTS TO UK BENEFITS
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Britain and other rich nations to cut benefits and taxes to tackle the worklessness crisis. Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, vowed to “do whatever it takes to get Britain working” as the IMF said men in particular would be encouraged to Continue Reading
UNIVERSAL CREDIT FRAUD GANG CONVICTED
Five members of an organized gang, including Gyunesh Ali, Galina Nikolova, Stoyan Stoyanov, Tsvetka Todorova, and Patritsia Paneva, have been convicted of the largest case of benefit fraud in England and Wales. They each admitted to stealing more than £50m at London’s Wood Green Crown Court. All five pleaded guilty Continue Reading
DWP: £1,000 Cost of Living Assistance available in 2023
For those already struggling with the cost of living crisis, Christmas can really pile on the pressure. But there are many ways you can claim support for your household or family if you need it. Household Support Fund – £300 Winter Fuel Payment – up to £600 Energy cost of Continue Reading
CPAG November E-Bulletin & Updates
November e-Bulletin: claimant commitments The Early Warning System collects evidence from advisers about how changes to the benefits system are affecting their clients. We use this data for campaigns, in discussions with Government, and to produce advice resources. This month, we have heard a lot about conditionality: Work-related requirements are being imposed on workers, parents, people Continue Reading
DWP current spending on Housing Benefit Fraud “Nonsensical”
The Public Accounts Committee today ordered the DWP to report back within six months with a clear plan on how it would is tackling housing benefit fraud after MPs launched a scathing attack on its current spending in preventing housing benefit fraud and error calling the departments current actions Continue Reading
