39 m. ago DWP issues update on plans to review benefit claimed by 1.4m people

Carer's Allowance is a benefit offered to those who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week

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10 h. ago DWP PIP claims application change update for certain conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions was asked if changes could be made for those with lifelong conditions such as type 1 diabetes

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21 h. ago UK government to reconsider decision to deny Waspi women compensation

SNP accuses Labour administration of performing ‘yet another U-turn’ after leaving hundreds of thousands of women waiting

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23 h. ago Government issues major WASPI compensation update after women denied payout

The Government says it will reconsider its decision not to award compensation to the organisation

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24 h. ago Labour to reconsider decision not to grant compensation to Waspi women

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden told the House of Commons that the Government will re-evaluate because further evidence had come to light.

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24 h. ago Government to reconsider decision to deny Waspi women compensation

The decision was made despite a recommendation that the women should be paid up to £2,950 each

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24 h. ago Major WASPI update as DWP reconsiders decision to block compensation

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28 h. ago Universal Credit 'category change' for one million Brits in new DWP update

The Department for Work and Pensions has released new information

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52 h. ago DWP issues PIP review update as it looks into new and existing claims

The UK Government says it wants to ensure that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) remains a fair and fit for purpose benefit in a changing world

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3 d. ago DWP issues update over bank account checks for people on 3 benefits

Officials will also be able to directly take funds from a person's bank account

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7 d. ago WASPI update over public 'anger' at DWP compensation decision

The Ombudsman previously recommended payouts up to £3,000 for the WASPI women

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8 d. ago New DWP update for WASPI women impacted by historical State Pension age changes

Millions of 1950s-born women across the UK missed out on State Pension payments after increases to the official age of retirement.

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9 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

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1 week ago DWP update over potential changes to PIP to make benefit 'fit for the future'

PIP supports people who live with a long-term health condition or disability

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1 week ago Labour gives latest update on PIP disability benefit review after U

Sir Stephen Timms has commissioned a review on the personal independence payment (PIP)

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1 week ago DWP announces major PIP review update that will 'shape benefits system'

Labour had previously proposed changing the PIP scoring system - however, this was scrapped by following backlash from MPs, disability charities and campaigners

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1 week ago Government issues update as DWP set to make 'unprecedented' PIP changes

The government benefit has never been fully reviewed in the 12 years since it was launched

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1 week ago Major DWP PIP update with 'first ever full review' into eligibility

The Timms Review was launched after elements of the Government's flagship welfare Bill, which would restrict eligibility to PIP, were scrapped in the summer

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1 week ago New DWP update on plans for full review of PIP before next Autumn

The DWP has announced that disabled people will shape the Timms Review into PIP.

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2 w. ago DWP gives PIP eligibility statement after Motability change concern update

The Motability scheme allows eligible individuals to exchange their qualifying mobility allowance for a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter on a three-year lease, with payments automatically deducted

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