PIP and the Timms Review
The latest Timms Review update on PIP, ADHD and autism, including current eligibility rules and concerns about disability discrimination and human rights.
Whistleblowing Protection and the Law
Whistleblowing protection in UK law explained. Learn about the Public Interest Disclosure Act, workplace retaliation, censorship, human rights, and why many whistleblowers fear speaking out.
Freedom of Information Exemptions, Section 36
A legal analysis of Freedom of Information Act exemptions, focusing on Section 36 and how the “free and frank provision of advice” exemption may be used to limit government transparency and accountability.
The Dangers of Whistleblowing: Know Your Rights Under the Law
An in-depth guide to whistleblowing laws in the UK, the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, legal protections for whistleblowers, risks of speaking out, evidence needed, and the realities of challenging powerful organisations.
Corporate Harassment: Definition
A detailed guide to corporate harassment law in the UK, including legal definitions under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and Equality Act 2010, FOI rights, and whether accusing a journalist of “harassment” for information requests is lawful.
Can You Work In Retail And Be Eligible For PIP
Working in retail doesn’t automatically disqualify you from receiving PIP (Personal Independence Payment). The DWP may argue that if you can work, you can manage daily tasks — but this is a misconception. Here’s how to counter such arguments and protect your rights.
Universal Credit Face To Face Verification
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) requires claimants to verify their identity when applying for Universal Credit. While many applicants can complete this process online, others are referred to face-to-face verification at their local Jobcentre. The purpose of this step is to prevent fraud, ensure that benefit payments are made to the correct person, and confirm eligibility.
Dismantling Superiority: Why Some Universal Credit and DWP Staff Talk Down to Claimants
Claimants are not inferior. They are individuals navigating hardship through no fault of their own. The people who work within the DWP and Universal Credit should be trained and reminded that respect is non-negotiable. Every human being deserves to be treated with dignity, especially when they’re asking for help, not handouts.
Can You Trust the DWP When Their Own Staff Steal?
Recent revelations have highlighted disturbing cases of DWP staff committing benefit fraud, stealing funds meant for people living in poverty, with disabilities, or nearing the end of their lives. These are not just administrative errors; these are deliberate criminal acts carried out by individuals who know the system inside and out.