4 h. ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

10 h. ago DWP states how long PIP payments will last for health conditions

Changes will come into force in November 2026 for new and existing claimants and no PIP claimant is given a lifetime payment award from the DWP

Science

3 d. ago Major update issued as DWP benefit paying up to £441 a month scrapped for good

Under the management of Social Security Scotland, the name of the benefit Attendance Allowance will change to Pension Age Disability Payment, and it will be the 15th benefit administered by the Scottish benefits department overall

Economics

5 d. ago Child Benefit warning as thousands of Brits could face major HMRC charges

However, the benefit is not as simple as it seems. If you or your partner earns less than £60,000 per year, you can claim the full amount of Child Benefit. But if one of you earns over £60,000, you have to pay some of the benefit back

Events

5 d. ago How long PIP payments really last and maximum award length for certain health conditions

No PIP claimant is given a lifetime payment award from the DWP.

Events

7 d. ago PIP claimants living in 'climate of fear' due to 'intimidating' DWP actions

EXCLUSIVE: An expert who helps people apply for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has said the Government has created a 'climate of fear' for millions of Brits

Politics

7 d. ago Six major changes that PIP claimants do not have to share with DWP to keep payments

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps with the additional costs of living with a long-term impairment or health condition for people over 16 and under State Pension age

Politics

8 d. 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

Politics

1 week 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

1 week ago Nationwide announces major 'first' which will benefit its 16million members

The accolade was awarded by the Money And Mental Health Policy Institute, which says the award recognises the steps Nationwide has taken to "support its customers with mental health problems"

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP rules on holidays abroad this year that could see stripped payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued guidance to PIP claimants who are planning to leave the country for a period of more than four weeks, which may affect entitlement

Politics

1 week ago DWP to overhaul major benefit leaving millions of Brits worse off

The DWP is to overhaul how it checks breaches of Carer's Allowance rules - but claimants have been warned the scandal "is not over", despite the DWP moving to clean up Carer's Allowance

Politics

1 week ago HMRC warns millions of parents claiming Child Benefit of major change

Many people who are due benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may see their benefits paid early this week

Events

1 week 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

1 week ago Sadiq Khan reveals which 38 schools will benefit from major eco

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Politics

2 w. ago DWP could stop PIP payments if claimants don't report these changes

Several changes to your circumstances could affect your PIP payments

Politics

2 w. ago Extra rent support worth £812 following major benefit freeze

Frozen rates for one benefit could lead to more financial pressure for some renters

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP policy 'doesn't reflect reality' as claimants face extra £900 in bills

The eligibility criteria for the benefit are changing next year

Economics

3 w. ago Change to DWP earnings rule means 60,000 more Brits are eligible for £333 next week

The DWP has announced a major benefit change coming into force from Monday, April 7

Economics

3 w. ago DWP ordered to correct 'entirely misleading' Universal Credit claim ahead of major benefit shake

As part of a press release, the benefit department recently claimed that the number of people claiming Universal Credit who were not required to look for work had increased by 383% since the COVID-19 pandemic

Politics