8 h. ago DWP update over Blue Badges and free buses for PIP claimants after welfare reform

The government has announced that people who currently receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and use the Blue Badge scheme will not be affected by the upcoming welfare reforms

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9 h. ago New warning to people using Blue Badge parking bays at 'big six' supermarkets

Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK) is running a ‘Baywatch’ campaign from July 21 until August 15, 2025.

Events

17 h. ago Major PIP and Blue Badge update to claimants as welfare reforms unveiled

PIP claimants worried that controversial welfare reforms will soon strip them of their Blue Badge and free bus travel have been issued an important update by the DWP

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3 d. ago New PIP update for people with a disability or health condition making a new DWP claim

New claims for PIP are taking 16 weeks on average to process from point of application to award decision.

Politics

4 d. ago What disability benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s new welfare plans

After major concessions, there are still key changes to be aware of

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4 d. ago IAIN DUNCAN SMITH: Britain's broken welfare system costs billions and traps claimants in long

Soon, the welfare system will pay £2,500 more to someone on benefits than the post-tax earnings of someone working full time on the national living wage.

Economics

4 d. ago Four Scottish Labour MPs rebel as benefit cuts bill passes in House of Commons

Irene Campbell, Tracy Gilbert, Brian Leishman and Euan Stainbank voted against slashing welfare for future out-of-work claimants.

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6 d. ago State Pension back payments of up to £8,377 for women in their 60s and 70s

The DWP has published an update on historical State Pension errors due to missing Home Responsibilities Protection.

Economics

7 d. 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

7 d. 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

1 week ago People with a Blue Badge cannot park in these 11 places at any time of day or night

Full list of Blue Badge parking rules for people travelling in a vehicle as a driver or passenger.

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer in full retreat as he waters down welfare cuts AGAIN in order to avoid his biggest ever rebellion as Labour MPs rail at 'Dickensian' benefits curbs

The Prime Minister has already humiliatingly weakened the package of welfare reforms by agreeing to only apply them to new claimants, as dozens of his MPs  vowed to defy him this evening.

Economics

1 week ago New Blue Badge and concession travel card update for people on PIP

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed changes to the proposed welfare reform Bill on Monday.

Transport

1 week 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

2 w. ago People on benefits could be up to £8,000 better off than new claimants under 'two

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is still facing backlash from his own MPs who have argued concessions to welfare reform do not go far enough

Economics

2 w. ago What benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s welfare U

The climbdown will provide welcome relief to many disability benefit claimants – but cuts stay on the table

Politics

2 w. ago Around half of Labour welfare rebels have majorities smaller than the number of benefit claimants in their constituencies

Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership next week after more than 125 Labour MPs publicly declared they will vote against flagship legislation.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP could stop £441 payment if you don't report these changes

Attendance Allowance is just one of many welfare payments that can be stopped by the DWP if a claimant fails to report a change of circumstance

Economics

2 w. 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

3 w. ago New UK Government update to help millions of people with a Blue Badge

There are nearly three million Blue Badge holders across Great Britain.

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