4 h. ago DWP issues update on plans to review benefit claimed by 1.4m people

Carer's Allowance is a benefit offered to those who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week

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11 h. ago DWP timeline for PIP eligibility changes for new and existing claimants

PIP reforms have been put on hold until a comprehensive review of the benefit has been completed.

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30 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment £300 'lookout' alert issued as government payouts begin

People are being urged to be on the lookout as payment are set to start

Economics

31 h. ago DWP warning as millions of people could be left out of pocket

The DWP has issued a warning to millions of people

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56 h. ago DWP issues PIP review update as it looks into new and existing claims

The UK Government says it wants to ensure that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) remains a fair and fit for purpose benefit in a changing world

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58 h. ago DWP confirms key reasons for PIP review for new and existing claimants

The daily living and mobility components will be under review, but there are no plans to means-test the benefit.

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61 h. ago People on PIP with mobility award could see changes to eligibility next year

A review of the full PIP assessment process will be completed by Autumn next year.

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3 d. ago Benefits claimants eligible for DWP Christmas Bonus unchanged Since 1972

The DWP is set to issue a 10 Christmas bonus to millions of pensioners and benefit claimants in the first week of December and it hasn't changed since the scheme was launched in 1972

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3 d. ago DWP issues update over bank account checks for people on 3 benefits

Officials will also be able to directly take funds from a person's bank account

Economics

5 d. ago All pensioners issued DWP alert as Winter Fuel Payments start this month

The DWP is warning all pensioners to be on the lookout for fake text messages relating to this year's Winter Fuel Payments

Economics

5 d. ago DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment alert to all pensioners due energy help from this month

Around nine million pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 to help with winter energy bills.

Economics

6 d. ago Gordon Brown issues warning as he demands 'total abolition' of DWP two

Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown says levels of child poverty in Britain are shameful and a 'scar on the soul of our nation' in a major speech on Thursday

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9 d. ago New call for review of PIP mobility assessment for people with a driving licence

A new online petition is calling for changes to the eligibility for a PIP mobility award.

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1 week ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

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1 week ago DWP confirms full scope of PIP review to ensure benefit is ‘fair and fit’ for the future

The daily living and mobility components will be under review, but there are no plans to means-test the benefit.

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1 week ago New PIP reforms could impact Blue Badge holders or people on Motability Scheme

A review of the full PIP assessment process for the daily living and mobility components will be completed by Autumn next year.

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1 week ago Labour gives latest update on PIP disability benefit review after U

Sir Stephen Timms has commissioned a review on the personal independence payment (PIP)

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1 week ago DWP announces major PIP review update that will 'shape benefits system'

Labour had previously proposed changing the PIP scoring system - however, this was scrapped by following backlash from MPs, disability charities and campaigners

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1 week ago Government issues update as DWP set to make 'unprecedented' PIP changes

The government benefit has never been fully reviewed in the 12 years since it was launched

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1 week ago Major DWP PIP update with 'first ever full review' into eligibility

The Timms Review was launched after elements of the Government's flagship welfare Bill, which would restrict eligibility to PIP, were scrapped in the summer

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