DWP Universal Credit change to sanctions could spare benefit claimants from punishment

15-09-2026 15:52 via examinerlive.co.uk

DWP Universal Credit change to sanctions could spare benefit claimants from punishment

A senior DWP official has hinted that Labour's welfare reform could see Universal Credit sanctions waived for first-time breaches

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