WASPI update as DWP minister explains ‘different view’ on compensation payouts

2nd April 2026

This story, written by Nicholas Dawson is carried by both The Mirror and the Daily Express.

The articles cover questions raised in a Works and Pensions Committee meeting. MP Torsten Bell was asked to explain why the Government refused to pay compensation to WASPI women when this was the recommendation from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) and the Government recognising Maladministration had occurred. Mr Bell’s reply assured the Committee that the Government takes the PHSO generally very seriously.