11 h. ago Benefits claimants get urgent 'act now' warning after cuts approved

MPs have given the go-ahead to major reforms to the benefits system

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4 d. ago DWP announces Universal Credit and PIP changes after welfare reforms backed by MPs

The Government's Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill was backed by MPs in the House of Commons on Tuesday, July 1, after significant concessions were made

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5 d. ago ‘Blatant misinformation’: Social Security Administration email praising Trump’s tax bill blasted as a ‘lie’

Previously apolitical Social Security Administration lauded Trump’s debt-expanding bill after its passageAn email sent by the US Social Security Administration (SSA) that claims Donald Trump’s major new spending bill has eliminated taxes on benefits for most recipients is misleading, critics have said.The reconciliation bill – which the president called the “one big, beautiful bill” before signing it on Friday after Republicans in Congress passed it – includes provisions that will strip people of their health insurance, cut food assistance for the poor, kill off clean energy development and raise the national debt by trillions of dollars. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump news at a glance: President rings in Independence Day by signing his ‘big, beautiful’ bill into law

Democrats warn the major changes will benefit the wealthy and hit low-income earners hardest – key US politics stories from Friday 4 July at a glanceDonald Trump kicked off Independence Day by signing into law his sweeping tax and spending bill during a Fourth of July picnic at the White House.The president’s signature legislation, which he called the “big, beautiful bill”, introduces major changes including tax cuts, spending boosts for defence and more aggressive funding for an immigration crackdown. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago DWP announces 'separate' PIP system for new claims after key change

The DWP has announced that any changes to PIP eligibility will only affect new claims

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8 d. ago New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP, ADP and other disability benefits

Around 815,000 people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

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9 d. ago Labour narrowly wins vote on DWP benefit cuts after major last

The government made further concessions during the debate

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9 d. ago No 10 considers further concessions on welfare bill just hours before vote – UK politics live

Guardian deputy political editor Jessica Elgot says another concession to rebels MPs is possible Compass, the leftwing group urging Labour to be more pluralistic, has put out a statement condemning the UC and Pip bill. Its director, Neal Lawson, said:If your own friends are telling you to put the brakes on, then something has clearly gone wrong. Despite the government’s line, this legislation does not advance Labour values. It is fundamentally at odds with them, and with the views of the mainstream of the party and civil society.”MPs from across the House, and especially the Labour side, must back Rachael Maskell’s reasoned amendment. This bill’s creation of a three-tiered social security system would condemn thousands to poverty and could lose Labour the next election.A bill of this magnitude should have been co-produced with disabled people and our organisations from the very start.Now, ministers scramble to promise ‘consultation’ as one small part of the process. That is too litt...

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9 d. ago Labour rebel criticises ‘Dickensian’ welfare cuts as MPs debate bill ahead of vote – UK politics live

MPs are debating the universal credit and Pip bill as Lindsay Hoyle says he has selected amendment tabled by Rachael MaskellCompass, the leftwing group urging Labour to be more pluralistic, has put out a statement condemning the UC and Pip bill. Its director, Neal Lawson, said:If your own friends are telling you to put the brakes on, then something has clearly gone wrong. Despite the government’s line, this legislation does not advance Labour values. It is fundamentally at odds with them, and with the views of the mainstream of the party and civil society.”MPs from across the House, and especially the Labour side, must back Rachael Maskell’s reasoned amendment. This bill’s creation of a three-tiered social security system would condemn thousands to poverty and could lose Labour the next election.A bill of this magnitude should have been co-produced with disabled people and our organisations from the very start.Now, ministers scramble to promise ‘consultation’ as one small part of th...

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9 d. ago New Blue Badge and concession travel card update for people on PIP

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed changes to the proposed welfare reform Bill on Monday.

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9 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP due award review after new reforms start next year

Reporting a change in circumstances or nearing the end of the current award will trigger a DWP reassessment.

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9 d. ago Labour benefits cuts latest: Starmer braces for major rebellion over crunch welfare bill vote today

More than 120 Labour backbenchers had signed an amendment that would have effectively killed the legislation

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1 week ago Government shares update on controversial welfare reform with review of PIP

The bill will have a second reading on July 2

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1 week ago Benefits rebellion LIVE: Liz Kendall to face MPs ahead of major PIP welfare vote

In a dramatic climbdown last week after a major revolt by over 100 Labour MPs, Keir Starmer agreed to protect all existing claimants from losing Personal Independence Payments

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1 week ago PIP ‘protections’ explained as experts warn update will ‘create two

Amendments are being made to the controversial welfare bill, but experts warn it may be heading in the wrong direction as PIP ‘protections’ could ‘create two-tier system’

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1 week ago Defeated team Starmer's fury at rebel 'pr**ks': PM benefits surrender triggers civil war that insiders claim could be the 'death knell of the party'

Tensions are running high after a massive revolt forced the PM to offer major concessions to salvage flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer prepares major DWP benefit cut concessions to welfare rebels

Leading rebels told The Mirror 'serious progress' has been made in crisis talks with No10 over the disability benefit cuts impacting hundreds of thousands of people

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2 w. ago DWP's Liz Kendall updates claimants ahead of Universal Credit and PIP changes

A consultation will be open until 11:59 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025

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2 w. ago More than 200,000 potholes to be filled on Wales worst and busiest roads

Work is now progressing on the A458 in Conwy County, making it one of the first major roads to benefit

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2 w. ago Exact amount of time to stay in sun to boost your vitamin D levels

After Brits soaked up the sun in the recent hot weather, one health professional has suggested the ideal amount of time needed for people to reap major health benefits

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