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One in 10 of working-age population claim sickness benefit as Britain struggles with aftermath of austerity, pandemic and cost of living crisis

Dalmau lost to Jennifer González, the candidate for Puerto Rico's New Progressive Party, harshly criticized by high-profile Puerto Ricans during the campaign

Since 2019, real-terms spending on health-related benefits in Britain has increased by £12 billion and is set to continue growing, according to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. However, comparable countries, such as France, Australia and the US, have not experienced similar increases in spending.

Poor service can have a range of detrimental impacts, including frustration, distress and disruption for customers, the National Audit Office said.

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments dates change this week

Editorial: Threatening to withdraw personal independence payments will only ramp up stress on unwell people

Letters: Readers on the government’s plans to move away from financial support for those with mental health conditions given through personal independence payment

Targeting people who need support for depression and anxiety will only make these growing problems worse, says Jay Watts, a clinical psychologist

What ministers herald as key reform would be laughable if it wasn’t so harmful, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

PM criticised for personal independence payment review amid ‘spiralling’ disability welfare bill

Hundreds of thousands could lose out in England and Wales under disability benefit reforms after general election