Benefits & Welfare
Benefits & Welfare judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Bedroom Tax Under-Occupancy
Upper Tribunal Withdraws Secretary of State's Appeal in Mandatory Work Activity Case
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimants' Housing Benefit Appeal
The Upper Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimants, allowing their appeals regarding the calculation of their housing benefit. The Tribunal found that the First-tier Tribunal had made errors in law and set aside its previous decisions, substituting them with higher maximum rents.
Upper Tribunal Denies Housing Benefit Due to Landlord-Child Relationship
The Upper Tribunal decided that the claimant was not eligible for housing benefit because he was responsible for a child of his landlord. The ruling was based on Regulation 9(1)(d) of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Retention of Individuals Under Community Treatment Orders
Permission Granted for Judicial Review but Application Dismissed
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Overpayment Recovery Appeal Based on Misrepresentation
Upper Tribunal Decision on Social Security Appeals Validity
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal, Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal Decision
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision on Claimant's Duty to Report Changes
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against ESA Decision Due to Legal Errors
Appeal Dismissed: Tribunal Not Required to Adjourn for Previous Benefit Claim Evidence
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Decision Due to Lip-Reading Error
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Employment and Support Allowance Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Corrects ESA Claim Date Based on EU Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on ESA Entitlement Due to Error of Law
Upper Tribunal allows appeal on PIP entitlement for man with paranoid schizophrenia
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on Universal Credit Overpayment Recovery
The Upper Tribunal confirmed the Secretary of State's decision regarding the overpayment of universal credit, rejecting the claimant's appeal. The decision was based on the correct application of the relevant legislation.