41 h. ago DWP text warning for PIP and Universal Credit claimants among potential targets

Millions of benefit claimants could be at risk of being targeted by malicious actors among a new warning from the DWP

Events

41 h. ago People on PIP never need to report any of these six changes to the DWP

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.

Politics

57 h. ago DWP boost as 402,000 PIP claimants could be entitled to more cash

The Department for Work and Pension says that 402,500 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants are not receiving the correct amount

Politics

3 d. ago Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment this summer

A letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the pIP transfer to Adult Disability Payment.

Politics

3 d. ago New DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

More than a tenth of all 3.7 million PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP of up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis’s charity warns Starmer’s PIP disability cuts will be ‘catastrophic’

Martin Lewis’ charity Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has revealed research on the impact of changes to PIP as it calls on the government to drop the plans

Events

4 d. ago DWP to reform PIP payments next year – full list of those who will keep benefit

The DWP has provided a new update on the forthcoming changes to PIP, which will provide crucial financial support to two groups of claimants

Politics

5 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,130 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or ADP do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

5 d. ago Benefits cheat who said she couldn’t stand to cook caught after posting 10k run photos on Facebook

Sara Morris, 50, exaggerated how badly her multiple sclerosis affected her

Culture

5 d. ago Benefits cheat who claimed PIP for her MS while running 10K races deletes her 'ex

Sara Morris, 50, competed in more than 70 running events while exaggerating her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis to claim Personal Independence Payment.

Politics

6 d. ago PIP: controversial voucher allowance update as DWP reforms threaten UK support claim payments for millions

Plans to limit disability benefits to vouchers and grants have sparked outrage 🧾

Economics

6 d. ago Nearly 9,000 people on PIP currently challenging DWP payment award decision

The process for challenging a PIP award decision can take up to 13 months to complete.

Events

6 d. ago DWP confirms exact number of years to assess all PIP claimants under new eligibility rules

DWP estimates that by 2036/37, 440,000 claimants will no longer qualify for the Daily Living component of PIP.

Politics

6 d. ago Benefits cheat mother, 50, who lied about her MS to claim more than £20,000 was caught out by her own Facebook posts of running events

Sara Morris, 50, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005, and in 2020 claimed the severity of her progressive disease had left her unable to stand at the cooker.

Economics

6 d. ago Scots presenter to run 10k in Crocs in honour of late brother

The Scotland’s Home of the Year presenter will take part in the Glasgow Men’s 10k on Sunday June 15.

Politics

6 d. ago Benefit cheat mum has to repay £22k after being caught by Facebook post

She was running marathons while claiming thousands in PIP per month for her ill health

Economics

6 d. ago Presenter Danny Campbell to run 10k race in Crocs in memory of late brother

The Scotland’s Home of the Year presenter will take part in the Glasgow Men’s 10k on Sunday June 15.

Politics

7 d. ago Benefits cheat mum exposed by Facebook posts has to cough up over £20,000

Sara Morris failed to tell the DWP that she was a member of the Stone Master Marathoners and regularly ran 5km and 10km races. She was caught out by her own Facebook posts of her running

Economics

7 d. ago Benefits cheat who stole more than £20k caught out by Facebook posts

Sara Morris was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005 but in 2020 she exaggerated the extent of her condition.

Economics