Some people view smartphones as luxuries, symbols of status, wealth and connectivity. However, for many benefit claimants in the UK, owning a smartphone is not just a nice-to-have; it is an absolute necessity. The notion that people on Universal Credit (UC) shouldn’t complain while using a smartphone stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of how these … Continue reading “Connecting to Survive. The Necessity of Smartphones for UK Benefit Claimants”
Month: October 2024
Work and Pensions Secretary says that powers in Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will not give DWP access to claimants’ bank accounts or information on how they spend their money
However, Eligibility Verification measure will require banks and financial institutions to examine their own data sets to highlight where someone may not be eligible for the benefits they are being paid Powers introduced by the new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will not give DWP access to bank accounts or information on how claimants spend … Continue reading “Work and Pensions Secretary says that powers in Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will not give DWP access to claimants’ bank accounts or information on how they spend their money”
One in five Britons with disabilities have their rights violated, UN told
One in five British people are suffering erosion of their rights because they are disabled, the government-backed Equality and Human Rights Commission has said in a damning report to the United Nations. The body cites “deeply concerning” evidence that despite government pledges to improve conditions for the nearly 14 million disabled Britons, their situation is … Continue reading “One in five Britons with disabilities have their rights violated, UN told”