16 h. ago People on PIP can request crucial document from DWP before new benefit changes next year

Scots on ADP may also be affected by welfare reforms and can take steps now to protect payments.

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37 h. ago Key three conditions likely to keep PIP benefit under DWP changed points system

Labour caused widespread confusion, chaos and anger when they announced widespread changes to the welfare system aimed at cutting £5billion off the annual cost of benefits

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3 d. ago DWP PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other payments

The DWP has confirmed that 150,000 people will no longer receive Carer's Allowance or the carer element of Universal Credit once stricter rules for PIP are introduced

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4 d. ago DWP making major change to benefit claimed by over 1.4million people next week

From April 7, the earnings limit for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit will be rising, meaning claimants will be able to earn more money each week and still be eligible for payments

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6 d. ago PIP claimants with 'fluctuating conditions' to be hit 'profoundly' after Spring Statement

EXCLUSIVE: Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed sweeping changes to the welfare system aimed at saving £5billion per annum as daily living element of PIP is to be targeted by the Labour Government

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6 d. ago PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other DWP payments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement today where she confirmed major cuts to the welfare bill which will impact up to 3.2 million families by 2030

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8 d. ago Major DWP update on proposed changes to PIP for people who are new and existing claimants

The reforms announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall last week shocked the millions of Brits claiming disability benefit – as the DWP moved to confirm details of proposed changes to PIP

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8 d. ago DWP benefit and rule changes in April 2025 including PIP, State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates increasing, Universal Credit debt repayments changing and Carer's Allowance earning threshold going up - here's a full list of benefit and rule changes happening from next month

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1 week ago Will I lose my £700 PIP benefit due to DWP changes? – and who will still get it

The plans to reform welfare could impact those applying for PIP and people who already receive it, as hundreds of thousands of Brits are worried they may be hit hard

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1 week ago DWP benefit changes have left people 'terrified of how they might survive', charity warns

The Trussell Trust has warned that the overhaul to the benefits system announced earlier this week will push more disabled people to use foodbanks

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2 w. ago PIP and Universal Credit: Five key DWP benefit changes announced on Tuesday

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced key changes to the welfare system

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2 w. ago DWP benefit changes: The five key announcements including PIP and Universal Credit

The welfare system is set to be reformed, DWP boss Liz Kendall announced today

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3 w. ago PIP claimants could save £1,400 with extra discounts and freebies

Being disabled costs around £12,120 every year, but there are ways to save money ahead of the DWP's huge benefit changes that are expected to hit families hard this April

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3 w. ago DWP set to unveil major Universal Credit and PIP eligibility reforms, affecting disability benefits

The DWP is poised to unveil a host of benefit changes, including changes to Universal Credit and PIP claims, with the aim of saving more than £6billion - here's what we know so far

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3 w. ago Labour MP Rachael Maskell warns against 'draconian cuts' as DWP plans benefit change

Rachael Maskell has suggested she has detected "deep, deep concern" from colleagues in the Commons, amid risks of a rift between the Government and the back benches

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3 w. ago DWP explains why it can't change benefit criteria despite 9 million missing out

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has explained why it is unable to alter the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300 each winter

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