29 h. ago People speak out over calls to implement 'maximum driving age' in UK

Experts have suggested there should be a 'maximum driving age'

Politics

34 h. ago People on PIP never need to tell DWP about these changes in circumstances

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.

Politics

52 h. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

54 h. ago DWP minister outlines new measures to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides benefits to nearly 24 million people across Great Britain, including 3.7 million on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Politics

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

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

Economics

4 d. ago PIP claimants warned reassessments 'getting tougher before DWP cuts' says expert

EXCLUSIVE: Despite the Government's cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) being shelved pending a review, a finance expert has revealed their clients are already finding reassessments 'tougher'

Events

4 d. ago People on New State Pension could be due £967 every month from next April

People on the maximum rate of the Basic State Pension could see monthly payments rise to £741 under the Triple Lock.

Economics

5 d. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates changing this month

Full list of benefits set to be affected by a bank holiday later this month.

Economics

5 d. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people worried about impact of PIP reforms

A new review suggests the devolved disability benefit should be simplified and made more accessible.

Politics

7 d. ago DWP update on four conditions that qualify for ‘ongoing’ PIP awards

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit paid to those with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Events

1 week ago PIP review lead gives update on planned changes after Labour U

Sir Stephen Timms will be leading the review into Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

Politics

1 week ago 5 PIP mistakes that could prevent people from up to £749 payments

Some common mistakes on PIP forms could prevent people from getting their entitlement over simple issues like missing evidence and not using the right phrasing

Economics

1 week ago DWP PIP alert as using 'wrong language' on forms could risk £749 payments

Just over half of new PIP claims are approved, but official guidance warns many people may be sabotaging themselves with mistakes in their forms

Economics

4 w. ago People on PIP must report certain changes or DWP monthly payments of up to £749 could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP PIP payment rate predictions for 2026/27 as Autumn inflation rate announced

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the disability benefit will continue to increase each year in line with the September inflation rate

Economics

4 w. ago DWP PIP payment rates could rise by up to £26.80 per week from April 2026

The DWP is expected to confirm the uprating of Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, and Carer's Allowance in the Autumn Budget

Economics

last month People on maximum PIP could see payments rise to nearly £200 every week from next April

The September CPI figure published in October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits.

Economics

last month State Pension, PIP and other benefit payments to be 'reviewed'

DWP said the amount some people are eligible for may change

Economics