Overview
- Permanent secretary Sir Peter Schofield told MPs the department halted implementation because the plan flowed from a prior decision now being reconsidered by ministers.
- Paula Sussex of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman said she was told in November the work had been paused and raised "serious concerns" about delays and deprioritising remedial action.
- The DWP said a working draft of the plan exists after joint workshops in April and June 2025, but it will not be implemented or published until a new decision is made.
- A December 2025 out-of-court settlement requires the Secretary of State to issue a fresh decision within three months, after the Government had rejected blanket payouts in December 2024.
- Campaigners say 100 cross-party MPs have signed a letter urging ministers to "reach the right decision" and to provide a progress update by March 2, while the DWP cautions a retake does not guarantee compensation.