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DWP losing millions fighting benefits 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 appeals brought by benefits claimants, despite losing most of them. Exclusive reporting reveals that nearly three-quarters of Personal Independence Payment awards initially refused by the government are later granted at tribunal. Critics say the department is wasting public money and putting vulnerable claimants through needless stress.
Why now: The high failure rate of DWP appeals at tribunal is being seen as evidence of wasted public money and flawed benefit 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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