6 h. ago DWP next steps for PIP assessments which will affect millions

The benefit supports people who live with a long-term health condition or disability to help cover their extra costs

Politics

30 h. ago Royal Mail scraps major delivery service to affect millions in matter of weeks

The change comes in from July 28

Politics

3 d. ago Hosepipe ban declared in part of the UK after heatwave and it could last until Christmas

The drastic move, which will affect more than five million people in Yorkshire, comes after the region had its driest spring in 132 years, not helped by the 32C heatwave which hit recently

Politics

9 d. ago New DWP changes to PIP will only be brought in after review of assessments next year

Reforms to PIP have been put on hold until a full review of the assessment process has been completed.

Politics

1 week ago Major changes to maternity and paternity pay could affect millions as review launched

The government has launched a review into the 'complicated' parental leave system

Economics

1 week ago PIP assessment tips for people due a consultation over the phone, in

DWP plans to increase the number of face-to-face assessments, but will still offer alternative consultation methods.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Trying to claim PIP was awful – Labour still wants to make it harder’

More than half of disabled people who attend a health benefit assessment say they feel humiliated by the process

Politics

1 week ago ‘You have to fight tooth and nail’: PIP claimants tell of struggle to get awarded as Labour accused of making it harder

More than half of disabled people who attend a health benefit assessment say they feel humiliated by the process

Events

2 w. ago Child maintenance change that could affect nearly a million parents announced

The changes will affect all parents making or receiving the payments

Society

2 w. ago DWP urged to review Motability scheme as part of new welfare reforms

Proposed changes to PIP eligibility and assessments are due to start in November next year.

Politics

2 w. ago PIP assessment checks that will not change in DWP welfare shake up

The Government says the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments will be changing next year, in a move that will see many people lose out on the benefit

Politics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis makes major council tax payment announcement affecting three million people

Martin Lewis announced on live TV that the government is launching a consultation into council tax payments which will affect over three million people.

Economics

3 w. ago New welfare reforms update for people on Adult Disability Payment

The DWP is set to transfer PIP eligibility and assessments from November next year.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP disability cuts branded 'catastrophic' as Liz Kendall unveils major changes

Charities urged MPs to reject changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit, which the Government's own assessment said risked pushing people into poverty

Politics

3 w. ago DWP assessor reveals 'sneaky' tricks used in PIP exam such as chair choice test

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessors closely monitor the choices and perceived small talk of applicants before they are aware of the examination has begun

Politics

4 w. ago PIP update for people due DWP assessment before reforms start next year

Proposed changes to PIP are set to come into effect for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics