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DWP losing millions fighting benefits appeals, figures show
Original: DWP losing millions on fighting appeals against benefits claimants, new figures show
New figures show the Department for Work and Pensions is spending millions of pounds fighting disability benefits appeals, even though nearly three-quarters of Personal Independence Payment awards refused by the government are later granted at tribunal. Campaigners say the data shows claimants are wrongly denied support and the department is wasting public money contesting cases it usually loses.
Why now: Fresh figures reveal the government is spending public money appealing benefit decisions that tribunals mostly overturn, sparking anger over welfare assessments.
Department for Work and PensionsPersonal Independence PaymentThe Independent
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- DWP losing millions on fighting appeals against benefits claimants, new figures show · The Independent
Exclusive: Nearly three-quarters of Pip awards refused by the government are granted at tribunal
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