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DWP needs to improve its performance in tackling benefit fraud
Commons Public Accounts Committee calls for Department to increase the deterrent effect of its investigation work
08 July, 2008
Reducing the amount of information employers must provide about SSP for benefit purposes
New statutory instrument
07 July, 2008
Government highlights importance of rightsnet in helping advisers to share best practice
Bringing people together improves outcomes for claimants, says new Cabinet Office report
04 July, 2008
Asbestos, pleural plaques and industrial injuries benefit
Industrial Injuries Advisory Council announces review
03 July, 2008
Ending the use of custodial sentences for non payment of council tax
Government to consult on dealing with debt in the county court
03 July, 2008
Help with NHS costs for those in receipt of employment and support allowance
New statutory instrument
03 July, 2008
Access to information and services for older people
New DWP research on the LinkAge Plus pilots
02 July, 2008
Changes to Revenue policy on writing off overpayments are a 'substantial improvement'
However number of tax credit complaints remains high, comprising more than 80% of all complaints received by Adjudicator
02 July, 2008
Claiming HB/CTB by telephone via The Pension Service
New rules from October 2008
02 July, 2008
DWP to pilot electronic medical certificates
Initiative to run for next 5 months in Wales
02 July, 2008
Setting of new assessed income periods for pension credit purposes in Northern Ireland
New statutory rule
02 July, 2008
Support more effective than benefit cuts in helping lone parents overcome barriers to employment
Many want to work long before it is compulsory for them to do so, says Citizens Advice
02 July, 2008
Tribunal reform, judicial appointments and consultation on rule changes
New statutory instrument
02 July, 2008
DWP to launch new look HB, LHA and CTB web pages
Revamped site will aim to be 'definitive source of information, guidance and good practice'
01 July, 2008
DWP to manage series of competitions to progressively replace its existing IT contracts
Department's aim is to deliver 'the best service to the citizen and maximum value for the taxpayer', says Chief Information Officer
01 July, 2008
Review of the Interventions Delivery Target
New DWP research
01 July, 2008
Students and means tested benefits in Northern Ireland
New statutory rule
01 July, 2008
Housing benefit subsidy to local authorities
New statutory instrument
30 June, 2008
Problems over the abolition of the starting rate of income tax must not detract from the longer-term challenges in combating poverty
Treasury Committee calls for new Commission to make 'real and sustained progress on slashing poverty in the UK'
30 June, 2008
Scottish council leaders back move to abolish council tax
Narrow vote in favour of government plans to introduce local income tax
30 June, 2008
