5 h. ago DWP starts review into PIP changes which could see thousands lose payments

. The Labour government announced in March that it was to overhaul the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit PIP - which is claimed by 3.7million people - in a bid to cut down welfare spending

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15 h. ago DWP PIP assessment review update as Liz Kendall recognises 'anxiety'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says it is vital to make sure the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is there for people who need it in the future as some are worried for the future

Politics

25 h. ago 150,000 people will have benefit payments cut by DWP under PIP changes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has put forward changes to PIP that will apply from November 2026

Politics

28 h. ago DWP measures to prevent PIP benefit fraud of payments worth £750 a month

This year, the Labour government announced a major shake-up to the UK's main disability benefit, PIP, and shared further measures on how it would clamp down on fraud within the benefit system

Economics

30 h. ago PIP disability benefit changes begin as DWP review gets underway

Over 40 Labour MPs have urged the government to reassess the planned cuts

Politics

31 h. ago DWP confirms PIP assessment review starts this week as part of welfare reforms

Sir Stephen Timms, leading the review, will be meeting with disabled people and organisations representing them this week.

Economics

49 h. ago DWP confirms exact dates for PIP and Universal Credit changes to start next year

The DWP has confirmed that changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit will not be introduced immediately, with the reforms set to be implemented from next year

Politics

50 h. ago Two types of PIP claimant could keep daily living payments even after DWP reforms

Controversial changes to Personal Independence Payments could come into force next year.

Politics

53 h. ago DWP health benefit set to be cut for 150,000 people under new rules

The new rules will hit people who claim a DWP health benefit, with around 150,000 people set to see their payments cut or withdrawn altogether under the controversial changes

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54 h. ago DWP confirms exact dates PIP and Universal Credit changes will start next year

Welfare reforms are set to be introduced for new and existing claimants next year.

Politics

3 d. ago Will I lose my DWP PIP payments? 10 things you could have to prove to avoid losing support

The government has not said how many people will lose their PIP payments but it is presenting the DWP reform as a major change that will save billions

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3 d. ago Major DWP changes will hit 150,000 people on carer's benefits within five years

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the number of people who would be affected by the policy change in the coming years on the back of queries from Labour peers.

Events

4 d. ago All the discounts and extra perks for those claiming PIP from DWP

PIP claimants could receive a wide variety of extra support through discounts and other perks

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5 d. ago DWP PIP points system: Which three conditions are 'most likely' to keep their payments

The Resolution Foundation has warned that changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will affect the living standards of hundreds of thousands of disabled people

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6 d. ago Four conditions that will avoid PIP payment cuts, DWP expert claims

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP eligibility rules in November 2026, with around 400,000 people expected to see their benefits cut

Science

6 d. ago New DWP update on impact of PIP and welfare reforms on people in Scotland

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain put questions to the DWP over the potential impact for Scots on PIP and Universal Credit.

Politics

7 d. ago DWP confirms new plans for people on PIP with ‘light touch’ ongoing award

Planned changes to PIP are scheduled to start in November 2026 for new and existing claimants.

Events

9 d. ago DWP identifies three main triggers for people making a new claim for PIP

New research aims to help DWP improve the PIP application journey for all claimants.

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9 d. ago DWP PIP claimants can request vital form before welfare reform takes place

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP disability benefit rules and the key date for claimants to look out for is in November 2026

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1 week ago PIP cuts: Complete timeline of DWP changes and who will lose and keep benefit

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) cuts have left many of the 3.6 million Brits claiming the disability benefit worth as much as £108.55 per week financially confused and anxious

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