Benefits
DWP warned benefit claimants face 'poor customer service' and 'long waiting times'
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DWP warned benefit claimants face 'poor customer service' and 'long waiting times'
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has promised to commit to a more "efficient and compassionate" service under the new Labour government
Actor and activist Rob Delaney on giving money to the poor, giving Starmer a chance and Deadpool
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Actor and activist Rob Delaney on giving money to the poor, giving Starmer a chance and Deadpool
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
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DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
'Shameful stuff': Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
'Shameful stuff': Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
Keir Starmer's government is bringing power to local communities. We need that in social security
Keir Starmer's government is bringing power to local communities. We need that in social security
DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
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DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
Liz Kendall wants to reform the DWP from a 'department for welfare' to a 'department for work'
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Liz Kendall wants to reform the DWP from a 'department for welfare' to a 'department for work'
Labour 'considering' scrapping two-child benefit cap
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Labour 'considering' scrapping two-child benefit cap
Scrap two-child benefit cap to end child poverty, Labour told: 'Good intentions are not enough'
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Scrap two-child benefit cap to end child poverty, Labour told: 'Good intentions are not enough'
From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that's missing from the King's Speech
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From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that's missing from the King's Speech
1.6 million children at risk of 'losing their life chances' because of 'cruel' two-child benefit cap
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1.6 million children at risk of 'losing their life chances' because of 'cruel' two-child benefit cap
DWP's 'automation' of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
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DWP's 'automation' of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
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How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions
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July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions
Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary's beliefs and what she'll mean for the DWP
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Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary's beliefs and what she'll mean for the DWP
Labour government urged to fix 'broken benefits system' for disabled and vulnerable people
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Labour government urged to fix 'broken benefits system' for disabled and vulnerable people
Keir Starmer promises 'sunlight of hope' – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
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Keir Starmer promises 'sunlight of hope' – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Things can only get better... if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
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Things can only get better... if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
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What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
Benefits claimants have been treated as a political punching bag this general election
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Benefits claimants have been treated as a political punching bag this general election
Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can't afford to pay?
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Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can't afford to pay?
I'm a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
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I'm a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
Millions can't afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
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Millions can't afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
“We’ve got some extra support in”: Ed Davey tells the Big Issue how he’s balancing campaigning and caring
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