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DWP Ignored Pension Contributions | Leeds News
The Department for Work and Pensions blew it big time—hundreds or even thousands of pounds in Universal Credit were being denied to low-income savers because pension contributions weren’t being counted. Staff weren’t accepting proof of pension savings, leaving people like Richard Spooner losing £110 a month. Former pensions minister Steve Webb forced the DWP to admit the error and fix their guidance, but he’s frustrated that mistakes keep recurring. He’s calling for proper training so people don’t need lawyers to get their rightful benefits—and warns the DWP’s fixes are only temporary. If…
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