43 h. ago PIP claimants told one group will 'not be affected' by DWP's major cuts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed through minister Sir Stephen Timms the news that one group will automatically be paid their benefit without 'routine reviews'

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45 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.

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57 h. ago Martin Lewis tells Labour there are 'two main problems' with Winter Fuel Payment plans

The U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment cuts will have to overcome two major issues, Martin Lewis has warned

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68 h. ago ITV ‘bloodbath’: Daytime TV staff in shock at major cuts as Loose Women stars left 'terrified' by shake

ITV is set to cut 220 jobs in a significant overhaul of its daytime programming

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3 d. ago ITV ‘bloodbath’: Daytime TV staff in shock at major cuts as Lorraine and Loose Women’s schedule takes hit

ITV is set to cut 220 jobs in a significant overhaul of its daytime programming

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3 d. ago ‘It sucks, man’: World Surf League’s dreaded cut claims its final victims | Kieran Pender

The controversial feature, added in 2022, will disappear after the Margaret River Pro. Few surfers on the elite tour are sad to see it goOn Tuesday, as a towering swell groomed by the Roaring Forties across the Indian Ocean reached its explosive final destination on the Western Australian coast, two surfers battled for their careers. Australian-Japanese surfer Connor O’Leary and Queenslander Liam O’Brien took on each other and Margaret River’s pumping conditions to retain a spot on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour.With O’Leary just above and O’Brien just below the dreaded cut-line, victory would be a major step towards safety; defeat would likely consign the loser to a re-qualification slog on the second-tier Challenger Series. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Lorraine Kelly’s time slot cut as ITV announce major overhaul to daytime schedule

‘Good Morning Britain’ will also be impacted by the changes

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4 d. ago Disney fans threaten to BOYCOTT 'woke' 2025 remake of Lilo & Stitch after major character cut from the movie

Excitement for the upcoming remake was turned to outrage after rumors started to circulate on the web that one main person from the original wouldn't be in the new version.

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4 d. ago How long PIP payments last and maximum award length for people making a new claim

No PIP claimant is given a lifetime payment award from the DWP.

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5 d. ago DWP urged to make major changes after three tragic claimant deaths

Three people died in cases that could have been prevented, a committee found. Some PIP claimants said that their claims had been ended without them being told

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6 d. ago PIP claimants could be owed more money after review says DWP

The unfulfilled eligibility rate for PIP was £1,060m (4.1%), compared to £870m (£4%) in 2023/24

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7 d. ago PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy just makes cut with Matt Fitzpatrick in contention for second major title

Tyrrell Hatton and Shane Lowry could both be in hot water after furious outbursts at Quail Hollow

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7 d. ago PIP claimants with three physical conditions most likely to lose benefit, DWP data

Official data from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed the three groups most likely to lose the benefit under the Government's proposed changes set to take effect next year

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8 d. ago Russ Vought: key Project 2025 figure set to continue Trump cuts after Musk exit

Goal of Christian nationalist and director of OMB to dismantle federal workforce may be coming to fruitionRuss Vought’s years-long quest to dismantle the federal workforce and consolidate power for the president is coming to fruition, and he may be given a major boost when he reportedly takes on Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts as the billionaire bows out of the federal government.The director of the office of management and budget has worked alongside Musk’s “department of government efficiency” to slash through the federal government since Trump took office. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Vought would take on an increased public role in Washington as Musk transitions out and the president’s budget process advances. The outlet reported that Vought could use the budget process to make some of Doge’s cuts permanent. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago People on PIP may be due more money after DWP spending review of last year

More than a tenth of all 3.7 million PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

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8 d. ago DWP PIP claimants could lose a second benefit in payment cuts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to overhaul the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit, which could see thousands of carers losing their entitlement to another payment

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1 week ago DWP minister resists Labour MPs' calls to delay major benefit cuts vote

Sir Stephen Timms told The Mirror the government needs to 'get on with' overhauling the benefits system as Keir Starmer faces the biggest revolt of his premiership so far

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1 week ago Business News: Nissan to axe 20,000 jobs but sunshine helps brighten outlook of UK's High Streets

From Marston’s and Wickes posting strong trading updates to Virgin Media O2’s £1.4bn merger, major job cuts at Nissan, a rise in UK unemployment, and a bumper April for retail - here are today’s top stories in UK business.

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1 week ago PIP cuts could devastate lives of 'horrified' claimants, Labour MP warns

Labour MP Imran Hussain told Work and Pensions Secretary the planned cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits could 'devastate lives' of claimants

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1 week ago London Underground power cuts: Passengers plunged into chaos with 'no service on eight Tube lines'

The London Underground has been hit by major delays today as a power cut rendered eight Tube lines out of service

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