3 h. ago Revealed: Unemployed people on sickness benefits paid £2,500 more than minimum wage workers

A Universal Credit claimant who is not working and claims housing payments and PIP for ill health will receive £25,000 next year, according to research

Economics

15 h. ago DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

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

Politics

58 h. ago Blue Badges and free bus travel changes confirmed by DWP after new PIP rules

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that it is not planning to change the extra support services PIP claimants are entitled to in the face of upcoming welfare reforms

Transport

62 h. ago DWP confirms future of Blue Badges and free bus travel after new PIP changes

The DWP has clarified that claimants already in receipt of PIP will not see their entitlement change, but critics are still concerned that the forthcoming changes could have a significant effect on those in need

Transport

4 d. ago DWP could stop PIP payments or entitlement if you holiday abroad this summer

Millions of people on PIP may not be aware of the rules around holidaying abroad.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP warns PIP claimants of six things they must do to keep payment

If you claim Personal Independence Payment and your personal details change, you need to report it to the Department for Work and Pensions

Events

8 d. ago PIP changes explained with fears it will hugely impact Wales

What the PIP changes could mean for benefits claimants in Wales ahead of crunch vote

Politics

8 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP due award review after new reforms start next year

Reporting a change in circumstances or nearing the end of the current award will trigger a DWP reassessment.

Events

8 d. ago DWP confirms 'separate' PIP system for new and existing claims from next year

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall clarified PIP eligibility rules for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Trying to claim PIP was awful – Labour still wants to make it harder’

More than half of disabled people who attend a health benefit assessment say they feel humiliated by the process

Politics

1 week ago ‘You have to fight tooth and nail’: PIP claimants tell of struggle to get awarded as Labour accused of making it harder

More than half of disabled people who attend a health benefit assessment say they feel humiliated by the process

Events

1 week ago DWP explains PIP appeals process as 8,900 claimants await decision

PIP provides support for people who live with a long-term health condition or disability

Politics

1 week ago DWP statement on PIP as Labour minister admit claimants feel 'huge anxiety'

The qualifying rules for PIP are changing from next year

Politics

1 week ago PIP cuts spark fears claimants with 3 'invisible conditions' could lose out

The DWP benefit is designed to help cover the extra costs of living with a health condition

Politics

1 week ago DWP's Liz Kendall updates claimants ahead of Universal Credit and PIP changes

A consultation will be open until 11:59 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Over 400,000 people on PIP set to lose daily living payments due to new DWP reforms

The OBR now estimates 430,000 PIP claimants will lose their award between November 2026 and 2030.

Politics

3 w. ago SNP Government promises not to cut Adult Disability Payment after UK benefit changes

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government "will not let disabled people down or cast them aside".

Politics

3 w. ago People waiting on new PIP claim decision may also be due one

New claimants who started their PIP claim before April 5 may be due a lump sum.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP issues PIP claimant update ahead of major welfare reforms

The DWP has released new data on the number of people claiming PIP ahead of sweeping eligibility reforms due to take place next year

Politics