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Tony Blair thinks the DWP could be automated by AI. Here’s why that’s so dangerous
Susannah Copson

Tony Blair thinks the DWP could be automated by AI. Here’s why that’s so dangerous

DWP will end ‘blame culture’ over benefits, says Liz Kendall – but words must be ‘backed up’
Benefits

DWP will end ‘blame culture’ over benefits, says Liz Kendall – but words must be ‘backed up’

This is what life with the DWP’s two-child benefit cap looks like through a child’s eyes
Two-child benefit cap

This is what life with the DWP’s two-child benefit cap looks like through a child’s eyes

The toxic conversation about people out of work needs to stop. It’s harming disabled people
Evan John

The toxic conversation about people out of work needs to stop. It’s harming disabled people

DWP cuts off benefits for 280,000 people over universal credit change: ‘This is extremely worrying’
Benefits

DWP cuts off benefits for 280,000 people over universal credit change: ‘This is extremely worrying’

Single mum reveals how two-child benefit cap ‘punishes’ families like hers: ‘We’re struggling’
Two-child benefit cap

Single mum reveals how two-child benefit cap ‘punishes’ families like hers: ‘We’re struggling’

DWP mistakenly accuses disabled woman of owing £28,000 in benefit overpayments
Benefits

DWP mistakenly accuses disabled woman of owing £28,000 in benefit overpayments

As a single mum to three children, the two-child benefit cap reminds me that society judges me
Ruth Talbot

As a single mum to three children, the two-child benefit cap reminds me that society judges me

This is the harsh reality of the two-child benefit cap for families: ‘It’s like wearing a scarlet letter’
Two-child benefit cap

This is the harsh reality of the two-child benefit cap for families: ‘It’s like wearing a scarlet letter’

Rachel Reeves warns of ‘difficult decisions’ on benefits and welfare spending
Benefits

Rachel Reeves warns of ‘difficult decisions’ on benefits and welfare spending

Winter fuel payments restricted to pensioners on certain benefits
Benefits

Winter fuel payments restricted to pensioners on certain benefits

DWP warned benefit claimants face ‘poor customer service’ and ‘long waiting times’
BENEFITS

DWP warned benefit claimants face ‘poor customer service’ and ‘long waiting times’

DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
Department for Work and Pensions

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
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
Ruth Patrick, Hayley Bennett and John Hudson

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
Department for Work and Pensions

DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say

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PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop ‘dangerous’ disability benefit reforms
Department for Work and Pensions

PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop ‘dangerous’ disability benefit reforms

Labour ‘considering’ scrapping two-child benefit cap
Child poverty

Labour ‘considering’ scrapping two-child benefit cap

DWP Jobcentre security guards ‘suffer’ and turn to food banks as wages fail to cover basics
Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Jobcentre security guards ‘suffer’ and turn to food banks as wages fail to cover basics

1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap
Child poverty

1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap