16 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

Politics

37 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

Politics

41 h. 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

Economics

43 h. 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

Politics

67 h. 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.

Economics

4 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

Politics

7 d. ago Millions face DWP universal credit delay despite rates going up this week

The changes come into effect from on April, 7 but not everyone will see the benefit immediately

Politics

9 d. 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

Politics

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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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%

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

3 w. ago Spring Statement 2025 winners and losers including benefit claimants, first

Chancellor Rachel Reeves shared her Spring Statement to parliament today and as expected it was full of spending cuts - here is a full list of those who can be considered winners and the losers

Politics

3 w. ago PIP claimants with these 'five conditions face being cut', DWP assessor says

EXCLUSIVE: Changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) were announced earlier this month and caused anxiety, confusion and anger among claimants dependent on the disability benefit

Politics

3 w. ago ‘I’m terrified’: Disabled benefit claimants on the impact of Labour’s £5 billion cuts to welfare

Welfare recipients tell The Independent what losing their health-related benefits would mean to them

Economics

3 w. ago DWP letter that could mean you face a £5,000 fine or benefits cuts

The DWP, as well as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), will begin an investigation into benefit fraud if they believe a claimant is deliberately committing it - the government department could also issue a letter to the claimant

Economics

4 w. ago What Labour’s welfare cuts mean for benefit claimants – and the other support available

Millions of people will be affected by the changes

Politics

4 w. ago Exact date millions of Universal Credit claimants to get £775 rise unveiled by DWP

According to the DWP's Green Paper published today, the government will be increasing the standard allowance - alongside the usual annual rises - starting next April

Economics