6 h. 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

Events

7 h. 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

9 h. ago Huge fire breaks out at central London substation as residents told to keep windows closed

Black smoke and flames were seen erupting in rush hour today near Warwick Avenue

Events

26 h. ago Panic grips blackout stricken Spain as residents are told to stay indoors, huge queues form for food and petrol

Madrid's Mayor has urged people to stay where they are, while the regional president has called for an emergency plan to be activated so soldiers can be deployed.

Politics

3 d. 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

Economics

3 d. 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

Science

3 d. 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

Economics

4 d. ago Nerf attraction staff told they won't get paid work for FIVE MONTHS as bosses splurge £1.5m on Play

Staff have been told the attraction will be closed for five months as a huge £1.5m expansion is undertaken

Economics

5 d. 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.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP cuts to PIP and the seven conditions likely to secure payments in 2025

MPs will soon vote on Labour's brutal plans to cut a staggering £4.8 billion in disability payments. However, these seven health conditions could guarantee PIP claimants don't lose their money

Politics

6 d. ago PIP claimants won't see new benefit payment rates this month in DWP delay

DWP benefit payments - including Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - were hiked by 1.7% on April 7. However, most claimants will have to wait until May before they receive the full amount of higher payments

Politics

8 d. ago Mum naming son after herself told she's setting him up for 'lifelong issues'

A mum has decided to put a homage to herself in her son's name so that he could 'always remember who his first love is' - and people have told her she's making a huge mistake

Politics

8 d. ago How long PIP payments really last and maximum award length for certain health conditions

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

Events

1 week ago PIP claimants living in 'climate of fear' due to 'intimidating' DWP actions

EXCLUSIVE: An expert who helps people apply for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has said the Government has created a 'climate of fear' for millions of Brits

Politics

1 week ago Six major changes that PIP claimants do not have to share with DWP to keep payments

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps with the additional costs of living with a long-term impairment or health condition for people over 16 and under State Pension age

Politics

1 week ago PIP claimants with these four conditions 'to keep benefit, says DWP assessor

The tightening of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules is estimated to cut 400,000 Brits from the scheme when they take effect in November next year

Politics

1 week ago PIP claimants told to do this one thing with huge success rate if they are rejected

EXCLUSIVE: James Merrell, a former PIP assessor for the DWP, provided the Daily Star with a step-by-step guide of the options available to applicants when they are rejected from the scheme

Politics

1 week ago Exact number of PIP claimants that won't pass new benefits point system revealed

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Politics

1 week ago PIP claimants 'aren't scroungers looking for an easy ride' as online hate swirls

EXCLUSIVE: Cruel online trolls have taken to the internet to spew hatred towards Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who suffer from disabilities and severe illnesses

Politics

1 week ago PIP claimants with these 'four conditions will keep benefit', DWP assessor says

EXCLUSIVE: Disability benefits expert James Merrell, who helps claimants through the PIP process, told the Daily Star what groups are likely to keep the the benefit and which are likely to lose it

Politics