33 h. ago PIP claimants told one group will 'not be affected' by DWP's major cuts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed through minister Sir Stephen Timms the news that one group will automatically be paid their benefit without 'routine reviews'

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35 h. ago PIP update for people due an assessment before DWP changes start next year

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

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39 h. ago DWP boss warns welfare state will not survive if PIP and Universal Credit reforms not implemented

Planned changes to Universal Credit will start in April with PIP reforms due from November 2026.

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58 h. ago DWP PIP rule changes from next year and how to protect your payments

DWP has published the latest statistics for the PIP, which is claimed by millions of people across the UK

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58 h. ago DWP warn millions to get PIP, UC and pension early – but could be left skint

Universal Credit (UC), State Pension, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer’s Allowance and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) recipients can all expect to be paid early this month

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3 d. ago Steps to protect your PIP payments from DWP benefit changes starting next year

The DWP has set out proposed changes to eligibility and assessments for new and existing claimants.

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4 d. ago How long PIP payments last and maximum award length for people making a new claim

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

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4 d. ago New DWP update for older people on PIP ahead of welfare reforms next year

Nearly 700,000 people of State Pension age are receiving PIP payments of up to £749.80 each month.

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4 d. ago People on PIP may be able to increase monthly payments by up to £633

If the impact of your condition has changed you may be eligible for the enhanced rates of PIP or ADP.

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5 d. ago PIP applicants told to keep one thing in mind to secure benefit by DWP assessor

EXCLUSIVE: James Merrell, who worked as a DWP assessor for the PIP scheme and now advises clients through the application process, issued key advice on how to deal with the interview stage

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6 d. ago DWP changes to PIP could see 150,000 people lose out on benefit payments next year

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that a significant number of people will be affected by changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

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6 d. ago PIP claimants could be owed more money after review says DWP

The unfulfilled eligibility rate for PIP was £1,060m (4.1%), compared to £870m (£4%) in 2023/24

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7 d. ago PIP claimants with three physical conditions most likely to lose benefit, DWP data

Official data from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed the three groups most likely to lose the benefit under the Government's proposed changes set to take effect next year

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7 d. ago People on PIP may be due more money after DWP spending review of last year

More than a tenth of all 3.7 million PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

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7 d. ago DWP to review State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors this year

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

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7 d. ago New UK Government update on planned DWP changes to PIP and Winter Fuel Payment cuts

More than 100 MPs have reportedly called for proposed welfare reforms to the disability benefit to be scrapped.

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8 d. ago Fraud and system errors lead to ‘staggering’ number of benefit overpayments

Agents were only able to reclaim a small proportion of the payments

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8 d. ago DWP PIP claimants could lose a second benefit in payment cuts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to overhaul the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit, which could see thousands of carers losing their entitlement to another payment

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8 d. ago DWP confirms key PIP change ahead of crackdown that will see thousands lose out

The DWP is making changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) that will affect how many points you need to eligible for the benefit

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8 d. ago Tom Cruise and Mission: Impossible cast members break red carpet rule at Cannes premiere

The rule was introduced in 2018 to protect the ‘quality’ of the red carpet and film festival as a whole

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