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Esther McVey gives sanctions evidence
03 February 2015 | News
Esther McVey, Minister for Employment gives evidence on benefit sanctions policy The Work and Pensions Select Committee is holding its final oral ... to explore the Government’s position on a range of issues highlighted during the inquiry, including The ...
Nearly half of all those living in poverty live in a household where someone is disabled
28 July 2019 | News
Nearly half of all those living in poverty live in a ... is drawn from experts across the political spectrum, and includes representatives from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Office of the Children’s Commissioner. It was set ...
Train Service Disruptions Continue
04 December 2024 | News
Following the BBC Breakfast interview with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP on Wednesday 4 th December, she acknowledged ... the increase in leisure rail travel and that recent labour issues facing the industry were replaced by a better ...
DR UK pushes for Covid transport resolutions
26 January 2021 | News
Changes to transport during the pandemic have had a serious impact on Disabled ... report on Covid and transport and has noted some serious issues which we will be pushing for resolution on: *Train ...
Govt response: Litchfield year 5 review
26 February 2015 | News
Government response to the Work Capability Assessment independent review year 5 The government welcomes the fifth, and final, independent review of the Work Capability ... for DWP to improve the WCA. These relate to a range of issues and include: increasing in the number of people ...
Our Statement on the Government's response to DSA proposals
01 December 2015 | News
... to the consultation on Disabled Students Allowance and Jo Johnson the Minister of State for Universities and Science issued a written statement. Whilst Disability ...
PM Response to APPG on Disability
22 July 2020 | News
... Group on Disability chaired by Lisa Cameron MP, expressing serious concerns about the treatment of disabled people during the coronavirus crisis and asking for greater equality and inclusion. The Prime Minister has now replied, setting ...
E-scooters ‘should have number plates’
23 November 2021 | News
A leading e-scooter retailer has said that the half a million ... owned e-scooters in the UK should have to be registered and display numberplates to curb anti-social behaviour. Adam ... their speeding and stop riders encroaching on pavements, issues which can cause major hazards to Disabled people. He ...
Mobility Vehicle Hire join DR UK
16 July 2018 | News
... UK is pleased to announce that Mobility Vehicle Hire have joined as a member organisation. Mobility Vehicle Hire are ... adapted vehicles to cater for the needs of disabled drivers and passengers. Vehicles can be hired on a daily, weekly or ... the membership will strengthen our voice on the transport issues facing disabled people. To learn more about Mobility ...
Govt threat over LA bedroom reclassifications
19 June 2013 | News
... has re-designated properties without reasonable grounds and without reducing rents, his Department would consider either restricting ... a letter, written by Lord Freud threatening an audit and loss or restriction of HB subsidy where there is no good ...