Let the benefit changes begin - DWP releases April's welfare reform timetable
The Department for Works and Pensions has released a timetable for the Government's changes to the benefits system throughout April.
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8 Apr 2013
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Department For Work and Pensions: Sack Esther McVey as Minister For Disabled People
When Maria Miller was removed from the job of Minister For Disabled People, disabled people celebrated. But it turns out her replacement, Esther McVey, is no better. In fact, she may be worse. Yesterday, Easter Sunday, she told the Daily Mail that "many of those classed as 'disabled' are not and that 'bodies heal'"
2 Apr 2013
Welfare minister Iain Duncan Smith: I could get by on £53 a week
Iain Duncan Smith has claimed he could get by on £53 a week - the amount some benefit claimants live on.
2 Apr 2013
Over 800,000 people drop incapacity benefit claims
David Cameron with the Conservative Party Chairman Grant Shapps Credit: Press Assocation
1 Apr 2013
Salsa teacher cleared of dishonestly claiming more than £20,000 in disability benefits
A MAGISTRATE who runs a salsa dancing business has been cleared of dishonestly claiming more than £20,000 in disability benefits.
1 Apr 2013
Tory sneers at disabled
THE failed former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith has launched an arrogant attack on the Sunday Express crusade to save Remploy jobs, saying disabled staff just sit around drinking coffee all day. Iain Duncan Smith has launched an attack on the Sunday Express crusade to save Remploy jobs
28 Mar 2013