23 m. ago Welsh Government refuses to release letter about impact of PIP and Universal credit changes

The First Minister has now had a response from Liz Kendall - but won't share it

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4 d. ago Three major takeaways from Spring Statement explained – including Universal Credit change

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement could have a major effect on Brits, with many wondering what the changes announced on Wednesday (March 26) will mean for them going forward

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4 d. ago The stark impact of DWP rule changes laid bare as millions to lose out

The changes to disability benefits and Universal Credit are expected to push hundreds of thousands of people into poverty

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4 d. ago DWP Universal Credit change will see 3.9 million households get £265 boost a year

Almost four million households could see a increase in Universal Credit payments of over £200 a year as the Chancellor announces major welfare changes in Spring Statement today

Economics

4 d. 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

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4 d. ago The exact number of people affected by PIP and universal credit changes

The reforms are expected to make welfare savings of £4.8bn but charities say it will push millions of families into poverty

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4 d. ago DWP Universal Credit cut will see nearly 3 million people lose up to £3,000 per year

Rachel Reeves announced major changes to Universal Credit in Wednesday's Spring Statement

Economics

4 d. 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

4 d. ago PIP and universal credit changes explained in full as scale of impact revealed

The DWP's impact assessment says 96% of families that will lose financially have someone with a disability in the household

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4 d. ago Every DWP Universal Credit change confirmed as Rachel Reeves' 'brutal' cuts are slammed

Further cuts to benefits have been announced by the Chancellor in today's Spring statement in which she confirmed financial support for people with health conditions will be frozen for new claimants

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4 d. ago Rachel Reeves confirms major DWP Universal Credit change that will affect all claimants

Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement to the House of Commons this afternoon.

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4 d. ago Universal Credit health element changes explained as Spring Statement benefit cuts revealed

Here is everything you need to know about the changes to Universal Credit and the Universal Credit health element announced both last week and in today's Spring Statement

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5 d. ago Major change to DWP benefits next month including Universal Credit and PIP

If you're due a benefit payment on one of the Easter bank holidays, you'll likely be the previous working day, as the DWP and HMRC don't pay benefit payments on bank holidays

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5 d. ago DWP Universal Credit claimants need to act if they experience these life changes

There is no set level for how much money you get every month - what you get is dependent on your personal circumstances and because of this, you need to tell the DWP if things change in your life

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6 d. ago DWP benefit and rule changes in April 2025 including PIP, State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates increasing, Universal Credit debt repayments changing and Carer's Allowance earning threshold going up - here's a full list of benefit and rule changes happening from next month

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6 d. ago DWP universal credit changes to affect people on 11 benefits next month

The announcement comes just days after the government announced sweeping changes to PIP and other benefits

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8 d. ago DWP will make three major changes to Universal Credit affecting millions within days

One of the changes involves more people being used to Universal Credit

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1 week ago Universal Credit and disability benefits: Labour's PIP cuts shake

Labour's proposed welfare cuts left me shaken - we must protect the most vulnerable 💔

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1 week ago Millions left fearful by drastic DWP benefit cuts that will leave many worse off

DWP Secretary Liz Kendall unveiled major changes to Personal Independent Payments and Universal Credit as she warned the system is 'failing the very people it is supposed to help'

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1 week ago What do I need to score to get Pip disability payments? How are they changing and what is happening to Universal Credit? All your questions answered as Labour slashes £5billion off welfare budget

Personal Independence Payment (Pip) is a tax-free benefit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland aimed at helping the disabled with the increased cost of living associated with their conditions.

Economics