12 h. 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

12 h. ago Full list of DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit due to start next year

DWP has announced additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits.

Politics

25 h. ago DWP disability cuts branded 'catastrophic' as Liz Kendall unveils major changes

Charities urged MPs to reject changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit, which the Government's own assessment said risked pushing people into poverty

Politics

31 h. ago DWP says transitional payments scheme for those losing Pip ‘one of most generous ever’ – UK politics live

Department for Work and Pensions publishes text of bill cutting benefits and claims three-month transitional period is ‘one of most generous ever’Angela Rayner, the deputy PM, will be taking PMQs shortly. And she will be up against Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.When Kemi Badenoch became Tory leader, she did not appoint a deputy (or even a “de factor deputy”, a post that has existed in Tory politics in recent years) and she said she would decide who would stand in for her at PMQs on a case by case basis. Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, got the gig the first time Starmer was away.Chris Philp follows Alex Burghart in rotating for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. One Westminster wag asks “When is it going to be Robert Jenrick’s turn?”We have this profound challenge of the number of people joining the armed forces being outweighed by the outflow the people leaving. So ultimately its about retention.And the number one issue reason cited in last month’s attitude survey fo...

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32 h. ago PMQs: Rayner signals UK would not join any US attack on Iran – UK politics live

Deputy prime minister says government seeking a diplomatic approachAngela Rayner, the deputy PM, will be taking PMQs shortly. And she will be up against Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.When Kemi Badenoch became Tory leader, she did not appoint a deputy (or even a “de factor deputy”, a post that has existed in Tory politics in recent years) and she said she would decide who would stand in for her at PMQs on a case by case basis. Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, got the gig the first time Starmer was away.Chris Philp follows Alex Burghart in rotating for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. One Westminster wag asks “When is it going to be Robert Jenrick’s turn?”We have this profound challenge of the number of people joining the armed forces being outweighed by the outflow the people leaving. So ultimately its about retention.And the number one issue reason cited in last month’s attitude survey for the armed forces for leaving was family life. We know the quality of housing ...

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32 h. ago List of 87 medical conditions that qualify you for £110 DWP payment

Everything you need to know about PIP, including who qualifies and the musculoskeletal conditions that make you eligible

Economics

33 h. ago PMQs: Angela Rayner and Chris Philp clash over migration – UK politics live

Deputy prime minister and shadow home secretary clash over Conservatives’ Rwanda scheme and small boat arrivalsAngela Rayner, the deputy PM, will be taking PMQs shortly. And she will be up against Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.When Kemi Badenoch became Tory leader, she did not appoint a deputy (or even a “de factor deputy”, a post that has existed in Tory politics in recent years) and she said she would decide who would stand in for her at PMQs on a case by case basis. Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, got the gig the first time Starmer was away.Chris Philp follows Alex Burghart in rotating for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. One Westminster wag asks “When is it going to be Robert Jenrick’s turn?”We have this profound challenge of the number of people joining the armed forces being outweighed by the outflow the people leaving. So ultimately its about retention.And the number one issue reason cited in last month’s attitude survey for the armed forces for leaving was ...

Politics

40 h. 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

3 d. ago DWP confirms £110 payment and full list of 87 medical conditions that qualify

The DWP gives personal independence payments to those who have a long-term illness, mental health condition, physical or learning disability

Economics

3 d. ago Full list of 56 health conditions that entitle you to £441 DWP monthly payment

Full list of 57 health conditions that could entitle you to monthly Attendance Allowance payments

Economics

4 d. ago List of health conditions and DWP benefits that qualify for cheaper train travel

The Disabled Persons Railcard offers significantly cheaper train travel for those that qualify

Politics

6 d. 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

Politics

6 d. 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.

Politics

8 d. ago Full list of 57 health conditions that entitle you to £441 DWP monthly payment

The DWP has 57 medical conditions that could qualify you for a monthly payment

Economics

9 d. ago Full list of DWP benefits that could be stopped if you make this holiday mistake

Your benefits may be stopped and you would have to pay back any overpaid amounts if you don't report a change in circumstances, including a summer holiday

Politics

1 week ago DWP text warning for PIP and Universal Credit claimants among potential targets

Millions of benefit claimants could be at risk of being targeted by malicious actors among a new warning from the DWP

Events

1 week ago Full list of people eligible for free bus pass under new DWP rules

Full list of people eligible for a free bus pass in England - including under the disabled concessionary travel scheme

Politics

2 w. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

2 w. ago DWP to reform PIP payments next year – full list of those who will keep benefit

The DWP has provided a new update on the forthcoming changes to PIP, which will provide crucial financial support to two groups of claimants

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2 w. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,130 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or ADP do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics