6 h. 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'

Politics

6 h. ago Mum gets backlash after saying she's 'skint' despite £2,400 a month in benefits

A 21-year-old mum-of-three says she's struggling financially despite receiving over £2,400 a month in Universal Credit, as high nursery fees and bills leave her with just £193.55 to live on.

Economics

6 h. ago 'I can't work because my kids have severe health needs, heartless DWP changes will sink us'

Nicola Holmes quit work to care for her son and daughter who both have severe needs. For the former professional actor, PIP and Universal Credit have been lifelines for her family. Without them, she fears for their future

Science

10 h. 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

10 h. ago Universal Credit and PIP: government reveals major changes and reforms to health benefits

Big changes are coming to health benefits in the UK - what it means for claimants 🏥

Politics

10 h. ago PIP and Universal Credit: Five key DWP benefit changes announced on Tuesday

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced key changes to the welfare system

Politics

11 h. ago What are the key benefit changes in Labour’s welfare overhaul? From PIP to Universal Credit

The works and pensions secretary announced a slate of changes – here’s what you need to know

Politics

11 h. ago Exact date millions of Universal Credit claimants to get £775 rise unveiled by DWP

According to the DWP's Green Paper published today, the government will be increasing the standard allowance - alongside the usual annual rises - starting next April

Economics

11 h. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks £5billion cut to welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

Economics

11 h. ago Why the government has announced changes to DWP benefits including PIP and Universal Credit

Liz Kendall admitted "the numbers are stark"

Politics

11 h. ago Full list of DWP Universal credit changes announced as 'not fit for purpose' assessment scrapped

DWP boss Liz Kendall announced the benefits changes today

Politics

12 h. ago DWP benefit changes: The five key announcements including PIP and Universal Credit

The welfare system is set to be reformed, DWP boss Liz Kendall announced today

Politics

12 h. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks to cut welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

Politics

12 h. ago Universal Credit and work capability assessment explained including the changes announced today

The shake-up comes as Labour moves ahead with its plans to cut benefit spending by billions of pounds by pushing more people back into work - but what exactly could be announced today?

Politics

12 h. ago DWP Secretary Liz Kendall announces increase in Universal Credit payments

The increase comes alongside reform of disability benefits

Politics

13 h. ago Universal Credit pay rise confirmed as part of major benefit welfare reform

The standard allowance is the basic amount you get in Universal Credit before any additional elements or any deductions are taken into account

Economics

15 h. ago PIP disability benefits and universal credit changes announced by DWP

Disability benefit cuts being announced on Tuesday could reportedly slash some £5bn of welfare payments

Politics

15 h. ago ITV Protection ending explained including Liz's fate and who killed the McLennans

Ahead of the ITV series finale, Liz (Siobhan Finneran) is in a desperate situation

Events

18 h. ago PIP payments and universal credit changes affecting millions to be announced

Personal Independence Payments could see big changes including for certain age groups

Economics

19 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce today? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

Politics