48 h. ago PIP update for people due an assessment before DWP changes start next year

Proposed changes to PIP are set to come into effect for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics

5 d. ago New DWP update for older people on PIP ahead of welfare reforms next year

Nearly 700,000 people of State Pension age are receiving PIP payments of up to £749.80 each month.

Politics

6 d. ago PIP applicants told to keep one thing in mind to secure benefit by DWP assessor

EXCLUSIVE: James Merrell, who worked as a DWP assessor for the PIP scheme and now advises clients through the application process, issued key advice on how to deal with the interview stage

Politics

6 d. ago DWP update on neglected plan to boost state pension for people born by 1944

The extra payments kick in when you reach a certain age

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP assessment review update as Liz Kendall recognises 'anxiety'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says it is vital to make sure the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is there for people who need it in the future as some are worried for the future

Politics

1 week ago PIP disability benefit changes begin as DWP review gets underway

Over 40 Labour MPs have urged the government to reassess the planned cuts

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms PIP assessment review starts this week as part of welfare reforms

Sir Stephen Timms, leading the review, will be meeting with disabled people and organisations representing them this week.

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP update on impact of PIP and welfare reforms on people in Scotland

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain put questions to the DWP over the potential impact for Scots on PIP and Universal Credit.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP update on plans that would let them check people's bank accounts

It is part of “biggest ever crackdown on fraud against the public purse”

Economics

3 w. ago New DWP update for people on legacy benefits due to move to Universal Credit before next April

Final migration notices will be issued to claimants on ESA before in September.

Politics

3 w. ago New DWP update for people on PIP due an assessment before changes next year

Proposed changes to PIP are set to come into effect for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics

last month DWP issues state pension back payment update with thousands of people owed up to £11,725

New figures released today show that £804.7million has been paid out for the first DWP state pension correction exercised, with 130,000 people found to have been underpaid

Economics