A trial to improve the way that DWP, HMRC and local authorities help customers has speeded up the processing of benefits and tax credits to customers in North Tyneside and will be extended to a further six local authorities, announced Secretary of State for Work and Pensions John Hutton and Paymaster General, Dawn Primarolo

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