61 resultsResearch ProblemFraud and error is incorrect payment caused by us holding incorrect information about a claimant’s circumstances. To what extent is this caused by non-compliant behaviour on the part of the claimant, whether intentional or not? What drives non-compliant behaviour and what levers might be successful in discouraging and reducing it?Deliver high quality services, tackle fraud and maximise value for money for the taxpayer.Published last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemWhat is claimants’ experience of the welfare disputes process (Mandatory Reconsiderations and Appeals) and how does it affect them?Deliver high quality services, tackle fraud and maximise value for money for the taxpayer.Published last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemWhat sort of interventions are required to address barriers to employment, to reduce inactivity and support in-work progression?Maximise employment, reduce economic inactivity, and support the progression of those in workPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemWhat are the different ways to define and measure labour market progression and sustainable work? How does this vary by life stage and group? What are the implications for targeted policy measures in terms of health, employment and wellbeing outcomes?Maximise employment, reduce economic inactivity, and support the progression of those in workPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemWhat are the causes/drivers of the ethnic minority employment gap? What are the barriers to entry and progression in the labour market for ethnic minorities?Maximise employment, reduce economic inactivity, and support the progression of those in workPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemHow might employers optimise job design and hybrid and flexible working arrangements to manage risks, accommodate employee care needs and build soft skills and team working to maintain attachment to the labour market?Maximise employment, reduce economic inactivity, and support the progression of those in workPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemWhat types and combinations of support, incentives and conditionality are most effective at enabling and encouraging people in work and in receipt of Universal Credit to increase their hours and earnings to progress in work?Deliver financial support to people who are entitled to itPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemHow effective has government’s cost of living support been?Deliver financial support to people who are entitled to itPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemHow can the benefit system best help low income and vulnerable households with their housing costs? What is the impact of DWP’s expenditure on housing support? What factors impact on evictions, homelessness and rough sleeping? How effective are policies designed to reduce homelessness?Deliver financial support to people who are entitled to itPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemHow can DWP and its partners maximise sustainable compliance with child maintenance arrangements?Deliver financial support to people who are entitled to itPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemHow does the most appropriate support (financial and non-financial) vary by groups? Including younger and older people, those from different minority ethnic groups, refugees, ex-service personnel, women, parents, victims of domestic abuse and those with complex needs, mental health conditions or homelessness?Deliver financial support to people who are entitled to itPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemWhat are the distributions and drivers of psychosocial and cultural factors that affect employment and health outcomes (for example, illness perceptions, health beliefs, workplace cultures)?Enable disabled people and people with health conditions to start, stay, and succeed in work, and get financial supportPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemWhat new and better arrangements could be made to deliver effective health and employment support? What is the evidence base for effective joint working arrangements involving support delivered through, and beyond, the benefit system in partnerships involving DWP, the NHS, local authorities, the voluntary sector and other organisations?Enable disabled people and people with health conditions to start, stay, and succeed in work, and get financial supportPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemIn what ways have homeworking, hybrid and flexible working arrangements helped or hindered employment for key groups, for example older workers, parents, disabled people, people living in remote areas?Enable disabled people and people with health conditions to start, stay, and succeed in work, and get financial supportPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemHow can DWP enhance its understanding of the most appropriate measures of independent living?Enable disabled people and people with health conditions to start, stay, and succeed in work, and get financial supportPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemHow could machine learning and predictive analytics be used robustly and ethically to create claimant personas/segments for disability benefits?Enable disabled people and people with health conditions to start, stay, and succeed in work, and get financial supportPublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemWhat factors drive consumer engagement in private and workplace pensions? To what extent does engagement lead to positive outcomes or desired behavioural responses?Support financial resilience in later lifePublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemWhat factors help the self-employed to save for retirement?Support financial resilience in later lifePublished last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemHow can DWP best contribute to net zero by driving reductions in emissions through work and pensions policies, estates and operations?Deliver high quality services, tackle fraud and maximise value for money for the taxpayer.Published last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)Research ProblemHow can DWP best learn from serious cases to develop responsive and robust services for those most at risk?Deliver high quality services, tackle fraud and maximise value for money for the taxpayer.Published last year, by Department for Work and Pensions (UK)