99 m. ago How PIP could be changing as Labour ‘looks to cut £5 billion’ from the benefit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as Labour MPs grapple with ministers

Economics

3 h. ago DWP PIP update as 'freeze' planned with those with most extreme disabilities set to lose out

Labour is carrying out a major review of the benefits system, as it emerged that the government is reportedly planning to announce a freeze on PIP payments.

Politics

45 h. ago Scandal of the sick: Ill and disabled benefit claimants die waiting for vital payments

Exclusive: One man has been waiting for almost three years to receive the benefit and finally won a battle to be reassessed – but he’s still waiting

Events

67 h. ago Labour told benefits ‘not a lifestyle choice’ as Reeves refuses to rule out PIP cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to cut welfare spending in her Spring Statement later this month

Politics

3 d. ago The PIP claimants that have a higher chance of receiving £737 award

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new PIP data, showing that over 1.5 million claimants have been awarded benefits for five years or more

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms new PIP measures to 'tackle people fraudulently claiming'

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it is 'committed' to tackling fraud and error within the benefits system, including recovering debts generated by PIP

Politics

4 d. ago DWP confirms plans to change PIP includes payments, eligibility and decision

The DWP will announce plans to ‘transform the entire PIP service’ before the Spring Statement this month.

Economics

5 d. ago New DWP measures to prevent people fraudulently claiming PIP payments this year

Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system in the 2023/24 financial year.

Politics

5 d. ago Former DWP employee shares tips on how to protect PIP and other benefits

A former DWP employee with over 40 years experience has shared some insider tips to help those on a wide range of benefits that could help those applying for financial aid

Politics

5 d. ago DWP PIP claimants could save over £1,400 with new discount scheme

The brand - which launched in July last year - says it is working to address the financial pressures for disabled people who need an additional £12,120 a year - to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households

Economics

6 d. ago DWP introduces new PIP support for those with muscle and joint conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a new initiative aimed at speeding up treatment for people with back, joint and muscle issues in areas with the longest waits for musculoskeletal (MSK) care

Politics

6 d. ago DWP to change PIP support for people with muscle and joint conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new support scheme for people certain health conditions

Politics

7 d. ago New DWP plans for people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle health conditions due this month

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

Politics

8 d. ago DWP crackdown sees over 330,000 PIP benefit claims rejected last year

Of the 721,100 claimants who had their PIP claim cleared between 2023-2024, 332,800 - around 46% - were rejected by the benefits department

Politics

9 d. ago DWP PIP payments for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions

Asthma and cystic fibrosis are among the conditions that could qualify people for PIP

Politics

1 week ago Latest DWP guidance says PIP claimants could receive more money

PIP entitlement provides a gateway or passport to other benefits

Politics

1 week ago Firebug torches car parked in disabled bay and films sick act on Scots street

Andrzej and Urszula Plawgo's Peugeot was set alight while it was parked in a disabled bay outside their Hamilton home.

Events

1 week ago DWP responds to calls to 'stop repeating’ PIP assessments for all disabled people

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for changes to be made to PIP reviews.

Politics

1 week ago DWP's major PIP update as thousands back change to 'interrogation' interview system

The Department for Work and Pensions has responded to calls for a major change to the Personal Independence Payments assessments

Politics

2 w. ago DWP avoids questions on whether vouchers will replace PIP cash payments

Liberal Democrat MP Edward Morello submitted four written questions relating to PIP reforms earlier this month

Economics