16 h. ago Accessible side hustles and ways to make extra money if you have a disability

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry explores how disabled people can top up their income – especially if they face getting PIP and benefits cut

Politics

42 h. ago Annaliese is dying at just 25 years old. Now she hopes her unimaginable story can save others from her tragic fate

The 25-year-old from Adelaide has endured unimaginable pain, the loss of independence, and the heartbreaking realisation that she will never live out her dreams.

Events

5 d. ago DWP answers four biggest 'Pathways to Work' questions over health and disability benefits

The DWP's "Pathways to Work" plans, including PIP changes and the £5 billion benefits cuts, have led to a lot of questions from claimants, and they have finally given some answers

Politics

6 d. ago People in certain Council Tax bands could save up to £400 this year on energy bills

People can check online to see if they qualify for support through the Great British Insulation Scheme.

Economics

7 d. ago Householders warned 'clean these appliances' or pay £600 extra on energy bills

People are being warned to keeping their electrical appliances clean to save money a day before energy prices rise

Economics

8 d. ago Three killed including children in house blaze as neighbour tried to enter 'inferno'

Police arrived at the scene after a fire broke out at a house near Kettering, Northamptonshire, which led to the tragic deaths of three people while a neighbour reportedly tried to save them

Events

8 d. ago Universal Credit claimants could earn at least '£300' with one simple bank switch

The Help to Save savings account is only available to people on Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit - and it could make claimants hundreds of pounds better off

Economics

9 d. ago Here is the exact day and time to book your train for the cheapest tickets

There are always people suggesting ways I could save cash on my train travel. Some say book months in advance, others say leave it until the last minute to grab a cheap deal.

Politics

1 week ago These groups now worse off in DWP, PIP and Universal Credit cuts but four will gain

The Labour Party chancellor confirmed welfare cuts of £4.8bn, but insisted the government's priority was to restore stability to the public finances in the face of rising global borrowing costs

Politics

1 week ago Families £500 worse off; 250,000 more in poverty; 800,000 see PIP cut

An independent analysis has shown the impact of Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as 3million on incapacity benefits hit

Economics

1 week ago Families £500 worse off; 250,000 more in poverty; 800,000 see PIP cut, think tank estimates

An independent analysis has shown the impact of Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as 3million on incapacity benefits hit

Economics

1 week ago Disabled people voice PIP cut fears – 'Starmer didn't tell us this would happen'

Changes are being made to the eligibility criteria for PIP while potential cuts could hit access support for daily living and mobility - disabled people across the UK have voiced their fears about the news

Politics

1 week ago PIP cuts will see 150,000 lose another DWP benefit in 'shameful knock

A charity has warned that thousands are at risk of losing their entitlement to Carers Allowance, worth £82 a week

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit and PIP changes explained in full as scale of impact realised

The Labour Government confirmed major changes to disability benefits Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC) as they aim to cut the social welfare bill by £5billion per annum

Politics

1 week ago Everything you need to know about PIP changes and Universal Credit as Labour slashes £5billion off welfare budget and Rachel Reeves blasts 'broken system' in Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves today announced further welfare cuts as she confirmed changes for personal independence payment (Pip) and Universal Credit.

Economics

1 week ago 'Labour could save money in so many different ways without putting people into poverty'

Sweeping cuts to the benefits bill have sparked major controversy, with Liz Kendall’s plans to tighten disability payments at the forefront of the debate. We asked you if the cuts have gone too far - and the results were divided.

Politics

1 week ago PIP changes explained in full as new disability benefit cuts unveiled in Spring Statement

Here we explain all the changes put forward in last week's green paper for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as the Chancellor details further spending plans today

Politics

1 week ago PIP claimants with these 'five conditions face being cut', DWP assessor says

EXCLUSIVE: Changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) were announced earlier this month and caused anxiety, confusion and anger among claimants dependent on the disability benefit

Politics

1 week ago Ryanair passengers told spending £79 on one thing could save them hundreds

It’s been described as a ‘no-brainer’ for anyone who flies regularly and it's claimed it could save people hundreds of pounds a year

Economics

1 week ago ‘I’m terrified’: Disabled benefit claimants on the impact of Labour’s £5 billion cuts to welfare

Welfare recipients tell The Independent what losing their health-related benefits would mean to them

Economics