6 h. ago DWP PIP update as 'freeze' planned with those with most extreme disabilities set to lose out

Labour is carrying out a major review of the benefits system, as it emerged that the government is reportedly planning to announce a freeze on PIP payments.

Politics

8 h. ago New PIP and ADP payment rates from next month for people on standard, enhanced or mixed awards

Full list of new payment rates for all disability benefits and Carer's Allowance for the 2025/26 financial year.

Events

48 h. ago Scandal of the sick: Ill and disabled benefit claimants die waiting for vital payments

Exclusive: One man has been waiting for almost three years to receive the benefit and finally won a battle to be reassessed – but he’s still waiting

Events

3 d. ago Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment this year

An important letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the move to Adult Disability Payment.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP giving people on Universal Credit with health issues up to £1,130 each month

You can claim disability benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) alongside Universal Credit and this could provide you with up to £1,130.65 each month

Economics

3 d. ago Young adults receiving disability benefits should be forced to seek work or training or have their cash stopped, says report backed by David Blunkett

Former Labour minister Lord David Blunkett is indorsing a call for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to be made 'conditional' for those aged 18-30 to combat spiraling joblessness.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms new PIP measures to 'tackle people fraudulently claiming'

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it is 'committed' to tackling fraud and error within the benefits system, including recovering debts generated by PIP

Politics

4 d. ago DWP confirms plans to change PIP includes payments, eligibility and decision

The DWP will announce plans to ‘transform the entire PIP service’ before the Spring Statement this month.

Economics

5 d. ago New DWP measures to prevent people fraudulently claiming PIP payments this year

Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system in the 2023/24 financial year.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP benefit rules mean Universal Credit claimants won't get 1.7% rise next month

Universal Credit and other benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7

Politics

9 d. ago DWP could give you £108 a week if you suffer from these conditions

PIP, or Personal Independence Payment, is a benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions, and you could be in line for £108 a week if you hit the criteria

Economics

9 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit and 12 other benefits to rise but some will be delayed

The DWP has confirmed the rates for several disability benefits including personal independence payments (PIP), attendance allowance, and disability living allowance from April

Politics

9 d. ago DWP PIP payments for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions

Asthma and cystic fibrosis are among the conditions that could qualify people for PIP

Politics

1 week ago People on Adult Disability payment to get new payment rates before PIP claimants

All devolved benefits will increase before their DWP counterpart in April.

Politics

1 week ago People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Events

1 week ago DWP shares five health conditions that could make you eligible for £737 a month

The payment comes from the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is the main disability benefit in the UK. It is not an out-of-work benefit, and you can receive the payments whether you have a job or not

Economics

2 w. ago DWP avoids questions on whether vouchers will replace PIP cash payments

Liberal Democrat MP Edward Morello submitted four written questions relating to PIP reforms earlier this month

Economics

2 w. ago New PIP payment update for people making a new claim or due award review

The DWP said managing customer journey times for PIP claimants is a priority.

Events

2 w. ago DWP dodges PIP questions on whether vouchers will replace cash payments under new reforms

The DWP will announce proposed health and disability benefit reforms ahead of the Spring Statement in March.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP could pay up to £737 a month in PIP if they have these back and joint conditions

PIP is the main disability benefit in the UK, and the payments help with the extra costs of having a disability or medical condition. It is not an out of work benefit, and you can receive the payments whether you have a job or not

Economics