DWP to legislate for additional ombudsman powers to facilitate early resolution
The government is looking to bring forward legislation to give The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) additional powers, including an early resolution function, "in due course".
Outlined in its consultation response today (8 August) the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it supports an early resolution function which is able to offer conciliation at the "earliest possible...
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