DWP is replacing Housing Benefit with Universal Credit under the oversight of Andy Burnham.

The entities involved

• Department for Work and Pensions →

  United Kingdom government ministerial department

  • Atikur Rahman was searched in Margate after being accused of defrauding benefits managed by the Department for Work and Pensions.Fri 19:08
  • The DWP commissioned the Milburn Review on young people amid reports of rising NEET figures.Fri 16:29
• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • The Prime Minister proposes dialogue for a British state apology ahead of the Commonwealth summit.23:37
  • Andy Burnham is named the new Prime Minister of England and addresses issues in Wales, while also supporting Grenfell Tower survivors.22:26
• Universal Credit →

  British social security payment system

  • Stacey, a former fashion editor for Elle and Prada, was forced onto Universal Credit while John Healey decided against welfare cuts.Fri 03:58
  • Samantha Wilkins works between Lytham St Annes and Blackpool, highlighting high reliance on state benefits in Blackpool.Sun 09:46

Related events

• The Department for Work and Pensions is facing scrutiny as it targets various benefit systems, including ESA, Pension Credit, and Universal Credit, amid political discussions about fiscal rules.Aug 4
• Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.Jul 24
• New PM implements DWP reforms while Alan Milburn's review into youth unemployment mandates primary schools identify at-risk youth.Aug 7
• Burnham's government supports devolution to mayors, while Labour figures call for an inquiry into the Tees Valley Combined Authority deal.Oct 15