7 h. ago All the discounts and extra perks for those claiming PIP from DWP

PIP claimants could receive a wide variety of extra support through discounts and other perks

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13 h. ago PIP claimants that ‘shouldn’t be affected by reform’ could still be at risk experts warn

700,000 people were recently told the changes won’t affect them, but a loophole may mean it does

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50 h. ago MPs unite to urge UK Government to scrap proposed PIP changes due next year

The Labour Government faces a backbench rebellion over the planned changes set to impact up to 1.3 million PIP claimants.

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5 d. ago DWP identifies three main triggers for people making a new claim for PIP

New research aims to help DWP improve the PIP application journey for all claimants.

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5 d. ago DWP PIP claimants can request vital form before welfare reform takes place

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP disability benefit rules and the key date for claimants to look out for is in November 2026

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7 d. ago DWP looking at ways to help people on PIP losing all or part of payments under new proposals

Planned changes to PIP eligibility are set to start in November 2026.

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8 d. ago Jerusalem wildfires latest: Israel says firefighters winning 30

Firefighter planes from Greece, Cyprus, Croatia and Italy were sent to Israel

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8 d. ago Jerusalem wildfires latest: Israel says blaze is largely contained as help arrives from across Europe

Firefighter planes from Greece, Cyprus, Croatia and Italy were sent to Israel

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8 d. ago A climate election? The Coalition wants to take Australia backwards, while Labor is standing still | Clear Air

Depending on where things end up after Saturday, the biggest climate push may come from the crossbenchElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastIf further confirmation was needed that the Peter Dutton-led Coalition would take Australia aggressively backwards on dealing with the climate crisis, his final election costings released on Thursday tell the story in black and white.The Liberal and National parties plan to gut programs designed to cut emissions and help create green industries to give the country an industrial future as demand for fossil fuels falls. They also plan to ignore advice that Australian nature is in poor and deteriorating health and strip back already limited funding for environment programs.Si...

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8 d. ago Jerusalem wildfires latest: Urgent help from Europe arriving in hours as Israel says blaze has burned 5,000 acres

Netanyahu warns fire could reach close to Jerusalem as officials struggle to control it

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9 d. ago People on PIP can request crucial DWP form before welfare reforms start next year

Adult Disability Payment claimants in Scotland may also be affected by welfare reforms and can take steps now to protect their award.

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9 d. ago Jerusalem fires latest: Israel declares national emergency and appeals for international aid over ‘largest ever’ wildfires

Netanyahu warns fire could reach close to Jerusalem as officials struggle to control it

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9 d. ago PIP claimants taken off scheme told it could be down to 'massive DWP fault'

The Labour Government plans to shave £4.5billion off the benefit budget by 2030 by making it harder for people to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and changes to Universal Credit (UC)

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1 week ago Tony Blair risks sending absolutely wrong message, says climate expert

Former PM also sparks Labour fury, with top MP accusing him of ‘handing talking points’ to Tories and ReformUK politics live – latest updatesTony Blair has come under criticism from climate experts and politicians after warning that any strategy relying on rapidly phasing out fossil fuels was “doomed to fail”.The former prime minister’s comments, published in a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), triggered an internal row within Labour, with some accusing him of playing into the hands of a narrative used by rightwing parties to delay climate action. Continue reading...

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1 week ago DWP issues urgent warning as PIP claimants and pensioners at risk of being scammed

The UK Government says the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information via text and advises reporting suspicious messages

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1 week 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.

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1 week ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

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2 w. ago DWP states how long PIP payments will last for health conditions

Changes will come into force in November 2026 for new and existing claimants and no PIP claimant is given a lifetime payment award from the DWP

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2 w. ago Universal Credit claimants told how to get extra £200 cash boost if friend is on PIP

If a Universal Credit (UC) claimants 'know someone' on Personal Independent Payment (PIP) or a whole range of other benefits they could be eligible for an extra £200 from the DWP

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2 w. ago DWP confirms new PIP changes will not apply to specific group of nearly 700,000 people

Nearly 700,000 existing PIP claimants will not be impacted by planned reforms starting in November 2026.

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