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The very nature of work has been changing in recent years as, for example, the gig economy develops and automation takes off. For some, the labour market has been radically transformed, but for others their experience of work has remained constant &n...

MPs and customers speak out after courier firm fined Don Lane for not finding cover while at doctor’s appointment. Downing Street’s adviser on modern work has described the death of a diabetic DPD delivery driver as “shocking”...

A landmark legal challenge to Universal Credit by Law firm Leigh Day is underway.  A judge has granted a High Court review of the Government’s universal credit rollout after claims the removal of certain benefits under...

The Resolution Foundation have released this report: Generational welfare: Key Findings: Because the modern welfare state developed as they were in older working age, cohorts that have now mainly reached the end of their lives – members of the...

'We are dying!' Shouting disabled activists confront Tory welfare minister in Parliament Disabled activists cornered Tory Sarah Newton after she criticised "scaremongering" and "myths" about disability benefits in a House of Commons debate. Disabilit...

The Daily Mirror have reported about a young woman on Universal Credit was forced to use tissues instead of tampons so she could afford to feed herself, a councillor has claimed. As the Tories six-in-one benefit is rolled out across the countries, mo...

DWP confirms that some smaller jobcentres will merge with larger ones, and others will be co-located within local government premises. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published more details on the future of DWP jobcentr...

In March 2014, DWP announced that some offices were transferring to new postal addresses as part of a modernisation process.  However, DWP is still receiving incorrectly addressed post. This can result in delayed action for customers and partner...

The Warm Home Discount Scheme provides a £140 rebate on electricity bills to certain Pension Credit Guarantee Credit claimants. Most eligible claimants will have received the rebate automatically from their energy supplier. Eligible claimants w...

Tax-Free Childcare is a new government scheme to help working parents with the cost of childcare. Parents with children aged under 9 can now apply online to receive up to £2,000 per child, per year, to pay towards childcare. For disabled childr...