Fury as women hit by pension age rise denied payouts
1 day ago · The work and pensions secretary said the government would develop an action plan to fix problems identified in the ombudsman's report, and set a clear notice of any future changes to the state ...
Chancellor defends Waspi pensions decision after backlash
20 hours ago · In 1995, the government increased the pension age for women from 60 to 65, phasing in the change between 2010 and 2020. The coalition government of 2010 opted to speed up the process, bringing ...
UK rules out compensation for women affected by state pension …
1 day ago · Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said there should be “no scheme of financial compensation” for so-called Waspi women, rejecting a report by the Parliamentary and Health Service ...
Waspi women accuse Labour of betrayal for refusing to pay …
1 day ago · The Work and Pensions Secretary apologised for her department’s failure to properly notify women, and said the DWP would “learn all the lessons to ensure this type of maladministration never ...
Department for Work and Pensions - GOV.UK
As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers.
Herefordshire Waspi women criticise government decision - BBC
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted there was "considerable awareness" of the changes to the pension age and there was no evidence of "direct financial loss".
Kendall launches blueprint for fundamental reform to change the …
Jul 23, 2024 · Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will use landmark first speech to set out the Government’s plans to reverse dire labour market inheritance and drive up Britain’s employment
Biggest employment reforms in a generation unveiled to Get …
Nov 26, 2024 · Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has today (26 November) published the Get Britain Working White Paper, marking...
DWP issues update on six major changes impacting benefits and …
Oct 31, 2024 · The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined six major changes that will impact millions of people claiming state pensions and benefits following the first Budget under the new...
DWP must focus on work not welfare, says minister - BBC News
Jul 23, 2024 · The Department for Work and Pensions will shift its focus from welfare to work under a Labour government, the department's new minister has said.