Published 13 days ago

DWP warned of 'misery for thousands' amid concern over Universal Credit switch

21% of households on legacy benefits have not shifted to Universal Credit despite notice, resulting in benefit stoppage as per a National Audit Office report.
Transition to Universal Credit from legacy benefits may cause "real-world misery for thousands" per NAO report.
The Department for Work and Pensions needs to provide adequate assistance to vulnerable claimants to switch without losing benefits.

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Manchester Evening News

DWP addresses Universal Credit move amid warning of 'misery for thousands'

The DWP has defended its plans after being told to ensure people are not cast into financial hardship over Universal Credit migration

13 days ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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Wales Online

Warning to thousands over DWP change to Universal Credit

MPS have warned there will be 'real world misery for thousands'

13 days ago

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Chronicle Live

DWP warned of 'misery for thousands' amid concern over Universal Credit switch

A new report has urged the department to ensure that legacy benefit claimants do not lose their money during the managed migration process

13 days ago·Newcastleupon Tyne, United Kingdom

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The Northern Echo

Warning to Universal Credit and other benefit claimants over £50 DWP fine

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on Universal Credit and benefit claimants

13 days ago·County Durham, United Kingdom

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Nottingham Post

Warning to thousands over DWP change to Universal Credit

MPS have warned there will be 'real world misery for thousands'

13 days ago·Nottingham, United Kingdom

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TeessideLive

DWP warned over Universal Credit change that could lead to 'real-world misery for thousands'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) must ensure it helps claimants, some of whom are "vulnerable", to switch and not lose their benefits, MPs have warned

12 days ago·Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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