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DWP spending millions fighting benefit appeals it mostly loses
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 contesting benefits appeals, even though nearly three-quarters of Personal Independence Payment awards it refuses are later granted at tribunal. Critics say the department is wasting public money and putting vulnerable claimants through unnecessary stress by fighting cases it is likely to lose.
Why now: The exclusive figures highlight apparent waste of public money and injustice toward disabled benefits claimants, fuelling debate over DWP assessment practices.
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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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