18 h. ago DWP PIP payments have increased for millions of people from today

PIP rates are increasing today in line with inflation - full list of new rates

Economics

19 h. ago DWP Universal Credit payments have increased for millions of people from today

Most benefit rates are going up today after the new tax year began yesterday - here is a full list of all new Universal Credit rates

Economics

66 h. ago Millions of Americans believe they’re safe from wildfires in their cities. New research shows they’re not

Many of the suburbs and cities hit hardest in recent years were caught off-guard, and key stakeholders are racing to understand the dynamics that drive these firesCommunities across the US that were once considered beyond the reach of wildfires are now vulnerable to disaster. As fires increasingly spread deep into neighborhoods, researchers estimate roughly 115 million people – more than a third of the US population – live in areas that could host the next fire catastrophe.The understanding that many more Americans are at risk of losing their homes to wildfires comes as the climate crisis turns up the dial on extreme weather, drought and heat. But it’s also the result of new research that has exposed deep and dangerous gaps in our understanding of the threat. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Four types of PIP claimants with highest chance of £749 award

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed proposed plans to reform Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Economics

3 d. ago DWP to introduce new PIP measures to prevent people fraudulently claiming payments

The DWP has confirmed it is "committed" to tackling fraud and error within the benefits system, including recovering debts generated by Personal Independent Payments (PIP)

Politics

3 d. ago DWP estimates 370,000 people on PIP could lose entitlement and payments under new reforms

The DWP's impact assessment estimates 400,000 people will no longer be eligible for PIP by the 2029/30 financial year.

Politics

4 d. ago Woman with MS who fought the DWP for PIP payments thought about ending her life

Charlotte Hargreaves-Wright was told by her doctor that she had anxiety before being diagnosed with MS - then she was refused PIP

Politics

6 d. ago DWP benefit payments increasing in April 2025 including PIP and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in April in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by from this month

Politics

6 d. ago April 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as bills go up for millions

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage will all rise from April

Economics

9 d. ago DWP PIP claimants with three conditions set to keep payments under points system

It comes following sweeping changes announced by the government

Politics

1 week ago Full list of ways to qualify for free bus pass after DWP rule change

People who will no longer be eligible for PIP payments under new DWP rules may still be able to access free travel passes

Politics

2 w. ago DWP PIP and ADP payment rates will increase in two weeks and some will get £163 boost

The DWP has confirmed new increased payment rates start from April 7

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP assessment changes could make thousands ineligible for payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has given a series of proposals to make the PIP assessment more stringent, which could make thousands ineligible for payments

Politics

2 w. ago DWP PIP points system: Three conditions set to 'keep their payments' in new system

The Resolution Foundation has warned that the changes to the PIP system will hit the living standards of hundreds of thousands of disabled people - but some will be unaffected

Politics

2 w. ago Three PIP conditions set to 'keep their payments' in new DWP points system

Changes to the Personal Independence Payments system could cut £5 billion off the budget but leave a 1.2m 'losing support'

Politics

2 w. ago Take proposed new ‘PIP test’ to see how planned DWP changes might impact your payments

An independent benefits forum has updated its online PIP test to include proposed changes to the daily living component.

Politics

2 w. ago April 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as Labour announces cuts

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage will all rise from April

Economics

2 w. ago One million Brits set to lose PIP payments as full extent of DWP welfare cuts revealed

The changes to the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) was one of the most significant moves announced by Liz Kendall in the Commons on Tuesday (March 18)

Economics

2 w. ago Money expert's warning over bill rises 'people are really going to notice' starting in 12 days

A wide range of bills are set to increase for millions of people across the country in just a couple of weeks

Events

2 w. ago Am I going to lose my PIP payment from the DWP? The things people will have to show to keep the benefit

The government has not said how many people will lose their PIP payments but it is presenting the DWP reform as a major change that will save billions

Politics