Millions could be affected
Department for Work and Pensions claimants could receive an additional £774 each if a court rules in their favour in the upcoming months. .
A High Court Judge rejected the claim in February 2022, despite admitting it was “obvious” some would face “severe hardship”. However, on Wednesday the case returned to the Court of Appeal, where it was narrowed down to a slimmer range of dates, reports The Liverpool Echo.Originally lawyers were arguing that the whole 18 month policy was discrimination, and if they had won that could have meant £1,500 of back payments.
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