DWP Cuts 128 Jobs in Lincoln, Raising Universal Credit Concerns

Growing concerns over potential Universal Credit payment delays as the Department for Work and Pensions plans to close the Lincoln Support Centre, putting 128 staff at risk of redundancy. The Public and Commercial Services union has voted for two-week industrial action, with branch chair Ian Fisher urging the government to invest in the city instead. The closure could lead to significant delays for vulnerable families, as these back-of-house staff are crucial for accurate and timely child-related Universal Credit payments. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.