https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/laborgovernment/Recent content in laborgovernment on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 15 May 2026 05:42:34 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-releases-full-list-of-28-reasons-for-universal-credit-sanctions-amid-record-highs/Fri, 15 May 2026 05:42:34 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-releases-full-list-of-28-reasons-for-universal-credit-sanctions-amid-record-highs/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a comprehensive list of 28 reasons for sanctioning Universal Credit claimants as sanctions reach record highs under the Labour government. According to the latest figures, sanctions have surpassed previously recorded peaks, reflecting a tougher stance on claimant compliance. Prior to Labour taking office, the highest monthly sanction total was 57,276 in January 2024. Since then, sanctions have exceeded 60,000 on three separate occasions: 61,601 in October 2024, 64,866 in January 2025, and 63,025 in October 2025.