6 h. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP of up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

32 h. ago PIP claimants warned reassessments 'getting tougher before DWP cuts' says expert

EXCLUSIVE: Despite the Government's cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) being shelved pending a review, a finance expert has revealed their clients are already finding reassessments 'tougher'

Events

57 h. ago New PIP assessment update for people making a claim for DWP disability benefit

More than 3.7 million people are now receiving PIP of up to £749 every four weeks from the DWP.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP update on four conditions that qualify for ‘ongoing’ PIP awards

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit paid to those with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Events

8 d. ago PIP review lead gives update on planned changes after Labour U

Sir Stephen Timms will be leading the review into Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

Politics

9 d. ago DWP PIP rule changes and what they mean for free bus passes across UK

The DWP is coming under fire for new rules and regulations which could see thousands of people across the country lose out on money and mobility

Politics

9 d. ago DWP PIP alert as using 'wrong language' on forms could risk £749 payments

Just over half of new PIP claims are approved, but official guidance warns many people may be sabotaging themselves with mistakes in their forms

Economics

9 d. ago DWP issues update on conditions eligible for 'ongoing' PIP awards

Personal Independence Payments is the primary disability benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions - but successful claimants can only receive it for a fixed period

Events

9 d. ago Full list of people eligible for free bus pass after changes to DWP PIP rules

Full list of people eligible for a free bus pass in England - including under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

Politics

3 w. ago People on PIP must report certain changes or DWP monthly payments of up to £749 could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP PIP payment rate predictions for 2026/27 as Autumn inflation rate announced

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the disability benefit will continue to increase each year in line with the September inflation rate

Economics

3 w. ago DWP PIP payment rates could rise by up to £26.80 per week from April 2026

The DWP is expected to confirm the uprating of Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, and Carer's Allowance in the Autumn Budget

Economics

3 w. ago DWP boss defends welfare reform changes after PIP plans put on hold

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall acknowledged it had been a “bumpy ride when she appeared before the Work and Pensions Committee on Wednesday.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP says it will review Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit claims

DWP has published a new report

Politics

4 w. ago DWP giving bonus payment to people getting state pension, PIP and other benefits

You have to be receiving one of the following benefits in the 'qualifying week' - which is usually the first full week of December - to get the bonus from the DWP

Economics

4 w. ago PIP cuts could still go ahead as planned in major DWP update after Starmer's U

Before Keir Starmer was forced into a brutal U-turn by rebelling MPs, the cuts to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme were due to come into force in November 2026

Politics

4 w. ago PIP applicants issued key advice by former DWP assessor after cut 'delays'

Keir Starmer was forced to delete the entire PIP section from the welfare bill due to a Labour rebellion as claimants have been left unclear and 'confused' about the future of the scheme

Politics

4 w. ago DWP to review State Pension, PIP and other benefit claims for payment errors this year

The DWP confirmed £9.5 billion was overpaid to claimants over the last year

Economics

4 w. ago DWP under fire after 'cutting off PIP entirely' for MP's son

The DWP has been accused of stripping away Personal Independence Payments (PIP) from some recipients even as their health conditions deteriorate

Events

4 w. ago DWP PIP rules so claimants do not lose payments after hospital stay

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has strict rules in place for benefit claimants who are admitted to hospital, with some at risk of losing their payments

Politics