63 h. ago Brace for a Labour tax bomb, Tories warn families and businesses in wake of welfare U

On Tuesday, the Government abandoned its flagship plan to cut disability benefits following a furious backlash from MPs.

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3 d. ago What benefits have changed after Keir Starmer's Parliament humiliation? Everything you need to know as Labour rebels force PM into farcical U

What happened in the largest revolt so far of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership; what does it mean for the personal independence payment (Pip) and Universal Credit; and what comes next?

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4 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.

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4 d. ago Backlash from campaigners has forced welcome rethink on PIP plans

We must now hope the UK Government continues to listen to MPs and anti-poverty campaigners to ensure robust safeguards are in place to protect the most vulnerable in society.

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9 d. 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

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1 week ago Over 100 rebel Labour MPs launch bid to block welfare cuts as Keir Starmer faces crisis

More than 100 Labour MPs have signed a major amendment that blocks the Government's PIP and Universal Credit welfare reforms - but a minister today said the move is not sensible

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1 week ago Labour backlash at plan to ban Palestine Action after vandalism of RAF planes

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is due to update MPs later on proposals to make it a criminal offence to belong to or support the group.

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2 w. ago London MP resigns from the government in protest over proposed welfare cuts

The resignation follows a backlash from MPs over Sir Keir Starmer’s planned welfare reforms

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2 w. ago DWP announces update on PIP changes ahead of major benefits shake up

It is thought proposed changes to PIP will slash benefits for about 800,000 people

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2 w. 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

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2 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

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3 w. ago Reeves faces welfare revolt after Labour rebels rejected an 'olive branch' designed to head off a Commons mutiny over benefit cuts

The Chancellor is facing a ferocious backlash from her own MPs over plans to trim £5 billion from the benefits bill.

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3 w. ago DWP update on PIP and Universal Credit reforms amid backlash over plans

The UK Government is pressing ahead with its plans to cut benefits, but additional protections are set to be added to the Welfare Reform Bill

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3 w. ago New DWP update on planned reforms to PIP and Universal Credit due next week

The Welfare Reform Bill will contain additional protections to support those affected by DWP changes.

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3 w. ago PIP update for people due DWP assessment before reforms 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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