Steve Topple

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The DWP PIP survey on how people spend their money is being sent out. Here's what's in it.

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

Rumours and comments from the government have been circulating for months over a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) survey on how people spend their Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Since October last year, the corporate media has been drip feeding stories with little substance about the supposed DWP PIP research. However, now people are coming forward saying they’ve got the survey – after a minister confirmed this week that it was going ahead.
DWP PIP cuts could now affect 1.3 million people, FOI reveals

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has exposed that, far from the 300,000 people figure the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says could lose part or all of their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) under controversial changes – it could actually be nearer a staggering 1.3 million people. DWP PIP: cruel changesAs the Canary has previously reported, the Labour Party government has now laid down its plans for cuts DWP PIP and the health-based part of Universal Credit.
The largest exhibition of art by disabled people this century is about to go on a virtual tour

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

Disabled-led arts organisation Disability Arts Online (DAO) has announced the launch of dis_place, an innovative new digital gallery space dedicated to removing access barriers to exhibitions while platforming the work of disabled, D/deaf, and/or neurodivergent artists with a focus on intersectionality. dis_place will be led by Nathalie Boobis who has been appointed as DAO’s first ever in-house curator.
The WASPI women have smashed their crowdfunder to take the DWP to court

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

The battle over compensation for the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) is gaining momentum as the group continues to rally support for a £2,950 payout from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Undeterred by the government’s previous reluctance to address historic injustices affecting their pensions, WASPI women are vowing to continue their fight. Having already launched a legal campaign, they’ve now smashed their crowdfunding target for this.
Alan Bates calls for legal action against Labour government over Post Office scandal

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

In a significant development in an ongoing fight for justice, Alan Bates has urged fellow subpostmasters to consider legal action against the Labour Party government for persistently delaying financial redress over the Post Office Horizon scandal. Post Office scandal: WTF is Labour doing? The Post Office Horizon accounting software, which was fraught with unreliable reporting issues, turned into a huge scandal.
State pension chaos as 500k people denied increases worth £470 a year

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire for its refusal to amend a long-standing policy that has effectively denied around 500,000 British people living abroad the chance to benefit from what could amount to a significant cash increase in their state pension. The latest figures indicate that these people are missing out on a potential £470 triple lock boost due to their residing in countries where pension payments are not uplifted.
DWP PIP cuts under fire as Labour MP goes rogue and launches huge petition

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

Richard Burgon, the Labour MP for Leeds East, is at the forefront of a campaign that is stirring significant public interest and debate regarding proposed Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cuts to disability support like Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit. DWP PIP cuts – or a wealth tax…? Burgon has initiated a petition titled ‘Tax Wealth – Don’t Cut Disability Support,’ which has already attracted over 40,000 signatures, indicating robust support from the public.
Two-child benefit cap forces mother into 'buy now, pay later' credit for food

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

A North East mother has passionately called on the government to scrap the controversial Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) two-child benefit cap, arguing that the policy has unfairly restricted her family’s resources and left her children struggling to keep pace with their peers.
Hip-hop artist Eedris Abdulkareem lambasts 'grossly maleficent' Nigerian government for banning his song

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

Nigerian hip-hop veteran and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has struck out at the Nigerian government for censoring his music. The move by the state’s broadcasting department has shone light on the increasingly repressive environment in the country under the steer of APC president Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Eedris Abdulkareem: state tries to silence political singleIn a move to silence his latest politically-charged single, Tell Your Papa, Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission implemented a ban.
Labour just told the WASPI women 'go to the DWP if you're poor'

1 week ago | thecanary.co | Steve Topple

As the UK prepares for the impending rise in state pension age from 66 to 67 and eventually to 68, concerns are growing over the adequacy of support for older workers, particularly the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) group. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an initiative aimed at assisting older workers. But in reality, it amounts to little more than it telling the WASPI women to go to their Jobcentre.

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Articles

The DWP PIP survey on how people spend their money is being sent out. Here's what's in it.

DWP PIP cuts could now affect 1.3 million people, FOI reveals

The largest exhibition of art by disabled people this century is about to go on a virtual tour

The WASPI women have smashed their crowdfunder to take the DWP to court

Alan Bates calls for legal action against Labour government over Post Office scandal

State pension chaos as 500k people denied increases worth £470 a year

DWP PIP cuts under fire as Labour MP goes rogue and launches huge petition

Two-child benefit cap forces mother into 'buy now, pay later' credit for food

Hip-hop artist Eedris Abdulkareem lambasts 'grossly maleficent' Nigerian government for banning his song

Labour just told the WASPI women 'go to the DWP if you're poor'

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