11 h. ago In charts: UK’s welfare reforms to hit the country’s poorest

Sir Keir Starmer faces rebellion by Labour MPs over planned £5bn overhaul

Events

19 h. ago DWP urged to review Motability scheme as part of new welfare reforms

Proposed changes to PIP eligibility and assessments are due to start in November next year.

Politics

20 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

24 h. ago Scots Labour MP urges colleagues to vote against DWP benefit cuts next week

Brian Leishman said asked his fellow Labour MPs "to do the right thing and stop the proposed changes to our welfare system."

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Wales is being treated with contempt’ say campaigners as bill on PIP presented in Westminster before Welsh consultation is held

Wales is expected to be hardest hit by the proposed reforms

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Wales is being treated with contempt’ say campaigners after PIP Bill tabled before Welsh consultation

Wales is expected to be hardest hit by the proposed reforms

Politics

4 d. 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.

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6 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. ago DWP confirms PIP providing up to £749 every month to over 3.7 million people

PIP and Adult Disability Payment are providing financial support to more than 4 million people across Great Britain.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP explains work options for PIP claimants who lose benefits in major reforms

The Department for Work and Pension has published its response to the Labour Party's Pathways to Work Green Paper - which sets out plans to reform disability and incapacity benefits

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

1 week ago DWP releases three PIP groups most likely to keep benefit under new rules

An analysis of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who did not score four points – a requirement for the payment under the new rules – was carried out by the DWP

Politics

1 week ago People on PIP must report these changes to DWP or monthly payments could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP claimant groups likely to keep daily living payments after major reforms

The DWP has analysed Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who did not score four points in at least one daily living activity in 18 of the most common disabling conditions

Politics

1 week 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.

Politics

1 week ago People on PIP urged to share their views on proposed DWP reforms before deadline this month

The online consultation is available in accessible formats and open until June 30, 2025.

Events

1 week ago DWP urges specific group of older people to check for State Pension compensation

Adult Dependency Increases were extra amounts paid to pensioners who had a dependent spouse below State Pension age.

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