30 m. ago PIP claimants with these four conditions 'to keep benefit, says DWP assessor

The tightening of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules is estimated to cut 400,000 Brits from the scheme when they take effect in November next year

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23 h. ago Exact number of PIP claimants that won't pass new benefits point system revealed

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

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48 h. ago PIP claimants with these 'four conditions will keep benefit', DWP assessor says

EXCLUSIVE: Disability benefits expert James Merrell, who helps claimants through the PIP process, told the Daily Star what groups are likely to keep the the benefit and which are likely to lose it

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49 h. ago Doge unemployment ‘fraud’ discoveries are old finds from Biden era, experts say

Exclusive: Some aren’t even fraud but rather known attempts by states to protect victims of identity theft, former top official saysIn a series of late-night posts on X last week, Elon Musk and his so-called “department of government efficiency” revealed the seemingly startling findings of their “initial survey” into unemployment benefits.They cited examples of claimants who were deceased, between one and five years old, or not born yet. They even cited one case of someone with a listed birthday in 2154 allegedly claiming $41,000. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Why some Universal Credit claimants won't have had DWP payment increase yet

Benefit rates increased for everyone earlier this month but Universal Credit claimants will have to wait to see the extra money enter their bank accounts

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3 d. ago DWP wants to know exactly what PIP claimants are spending their benefit cash on

The DWP is to carry out research into the disability-related expenses that PIP is designed to cover - but campaigners have warned the current payments do not meet the costs

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3 d. ago Delay to Universal Credit rise for millions of DWP benefit claimants

Because of the way Universal Credit is paid, most people will not see the higher payment rates reflected in their benefit payments until up to two months later

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4 d. ago DWP confirms payment boost for over one million people on Universal Credit next month

The new measure will see Universal Credit claimants keep more of their monthly benefit payment.

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6 d. ago DWP lists seven conditions likely to secure PIP payments despite upcoming benefit cuts

The DWP has revealed new figures detailing the Personal Independence Payment claimants most likely to benefit from the disability benefit with PIP payments set to rise this month

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7 d. ago These PIP claimants could fail to qualify for benefits under strict new rules

From next year, applicants will need to score four points in at least one activity when they are being assessed for the daily living element of PIP, which is currently worth up to £110 a week

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1 week ago HMRC benefit that has now ended with claimants told 'you must respond'

People who claimed the benefit will need to move onto Universal Credit or Pension Credit

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1 week ago Vehicles given to benefit claimants under Mobility scheme are linked to drug and sex crimes, figures reveal

Several police forces said they had collectively impounded more than 500 vehicles after they were involved in everything from drug dealing to illegal sex.

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1 week ago Full list of DWP benefit payments going up today including Universal Credit

A wide variety of DWP benefits and State Pension will see higher payments for claimants this month

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2 w. ago DWP rules means Universal Credit claimants will see delays to benefit rises

Universal Credit and other benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance, are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7 - with state pension payments rising by 4.1%

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2 w. ago DWP confirms first three benefits to face new bank checks crackdown

A new bill will give the DWP the power to require banks to check the claimant's entitlement to benefits

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2 w. ago DWP PIP claimants urged to ask for crucial document ahead of major benefit changes

The DWP has announced a huge overhaul to the PIP system, with changes to daily living and mobility components, as well as new assessment criteria

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2 w. ago DWP answers four biggest 'Pathways to Work' questions over health and disability benefits

The DWP's "Pathways to Work" plans, including PIP changes and the £5 billion benefits cuts, have led to a lot of questions from claimants, and they have finally given some answers

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2 w. ago Full list of benefits to rise in April including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

DWP have confirmed a full list of benefits set to increase in April. Here, we take a look at the full list of pay rises for benefit claimants - including PIP, Universal Credit and State Pension

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2 w. ago DWP could give PIP claimants extra benefit worth thousands but you must act now

The DWP is currently consulting on how to protect and support individuals who are set to lose their benefits - but many people are not maximising their benefits already

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2 w. ago DWP making major change to benefit claimed by over 1.4million people next week

From April 7, the earnings limit for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit will be rising, meaning claimants will be able to earn more money each week and still be eligible for payments

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