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The DWP faces a third court case over Universal Credit discrimination

Steve Topple , 8 September 2021

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A court case just forced the DWP to change Universal Credit rules

Steve Topple , 3 September 2021

Tax Credits on phone Universal Credit DWP benefits

First the Canary, now the CPAG sounds the alarm over Tax Credit claimants not getting Universal Credit

Steve Topple , 1 September 2023

The DWP and Universal Credit logos in reference to a benefits crackdown

Universal Credit: everything you need to know, and everything you’re not being told

Steve Topple , 17 August 2023

Letters to the Canary

Letters to the Canary: Universal Credit, white supremacy, pensions, and blacklisting

Steve Topple , 6 May 2023

The DWP is back in court – this time fighting a judge’s ruling over Universal Credit

Steve Topple , 17 April 2023

People at a vigil during a DWP court case

The DWP was back in court again. How many more legal challenges must people bring?

Steve Topple , 8 December 2022

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DWP court case could see millions get £1,500 payments

Steve Topple , 30 November 2022

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The DWP is facing another potential court battle

Steve Topple , 28 June 2022

DWP: the year in review – cuts, chaos and court battles

Steve Topple , 23 December 2021

People outside the DWP court case

The DWP just faced a protest outside the High Court

Steve Topple , 17 November 2021

Yet another DWP court case is potentially on the cards

Steve Topple , 24 October 2021

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A delayed court case is causing more DWP chaos

Steve Topple , 3 October 2021

The DWP and Universal Credit logos in reference to a benefits crackdown

Meet the secretive DWP ‘hit squad’ trawling through Universal Credit claims

Steve Topple , 1 September 2021

High Court rules DWP childcare costs policy unlawfully discriminates against women

The Canary , 22 January 2021

Health secretary Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock could face court action over the ‘illegal’ treatment of disabled people during lockdown

Steve Topple , 6 May 2020

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The DWP is facing Universal Credit court action from over 150 people

Steve Topple , 20 February 2020