8 h. ago Labour MP rebellion on PIP and UC cuts backed by London's mayor

Labour MP rebellion on PIP and UC cuts backed by London's mayor  BBC

Politics

14 h. ago DWP secretly films amputee cricketer hurt in tractor accident aged two and cuts PIP

Shaun Rigby who played for the England disabled cricket team took up the sport as a seven-year-old boy after refusing to let his disability get in his way

Culture

16 h. ago DWP shares what will happen to PIP claimants who lose their benefits to cuts

The DWP says it will provide those hit by the cuts with ‘generous’ protection

Politics

18 h. ago DWP cuts 'fair path' Liz Kendall says as one in 10 lose PIP worth £4,500

There are 1.3 million people currently receiving PIP daily living payments who would not meet the new criteria

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms PIP cuts won't apply to 700,000 people – here's why

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit cuts won't apply to a huge group of people

Politics

5 d. ago Voices: ‘I feel like an expensive pet’: Independent readers open up on the human cost of disability cuts

Our community says disability benefit cuts will ‘break people,’ leave carers ‘destitute,’ and cause a human cost many say is being ignored

Politics

5 d. ago DWP reveals what will happen to disability benefit claimants after cuts

The DWP says it will provide those hit by the cuts with ‘generous’ protection

Politics

6 d. ago Council slams 'misconceived' PIP cuts that will see thousands lose out

Members said they could have a disproportionate impact on Wales, particularly in deprived areas

Politics

6 d. ago PIP cuts mean people with these 3 health conditions could be 'most affected'

The eligibility rules for PIP are changing next year

Politics

6 d. ago Inside the DWP benefit reforms as Labour publishes cuts to PIP and Universal Credit

The major reforms are set to include the tightening of criteria for the main disability benefit in England, Personal Independence Payment

Politics

8 d. ago DWP to confirm exactly when PIP claimants will be cut off from payments

A government bill to be published this week will outline when people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) who no longer qualify once changes are implemented will lose their support

Economics

9 d. ago Starmer’s PIP disability cuts could see claimants lose £10,000 a year, MPs warn

More than 100 Labour MPs could vote against Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare cuts

Events

9 d. ago Starmer warns Labour rebels there will be no more concessions on benefit cuts

The prime minister is gearing up for a political fight over welfare reform

Events

9 d. ago Keir Starmer doubles down on DWP PIP cuts as major Labour revolt looms

Most of the savings to the welfare bill will be made by restricting access to a key disability benefit - Personal Independence Payments (PIP) - in a move that has caused alarm

Politics

1 week ago Full list of people on PIP most at risk of payment cut under new DWP welfare reforms

DWP analysis breaks down 18 most-claimed PIP conditions and daily living scores below four points.

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis’s charity warns Starmer’s PIP disability cuts will be ‘catastrophic’

Martin Lewis’ charity Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has revealed research on the impact of changes to PIP as it calls on the government to drop the plans

Events

2 w. ago Voices: I went to a DwP benefit cut consultation: Here’s what I found

Attendees were told how important their views were – but it speaks volumes that we were handed leaflets with the number of the Samaritans on it, writes James Moore

Politics

3 w. ago UK government accused of 'contempt' after sole PIP cuts meeting in Wales cancelled

No impact assessment has been made public about how many people in Wales would be impacted by the changes and the decision to cancel the only event scheduled in Wales has been labelled 'unforgivable'

Politics

3 w. ago Winter fuel cuts could be reversed as Starmer hints 'which pensioners are eligible'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a raft of cuts to the winter fuel payment and the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as part of a plan to address the nation's £22billion 'black hole'

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of conditions where PIP claimants are most likely to be affected by cuts

DWP has released new figures on the conditions who could be most likely to not qualify as people must score at least eight points across 10 questions in the daily living assessment to claim PIP

Politics