9 h. ago When will Brits discover if they face Rachel Reeves tax rises after DWP and PIP u

After partially reversing the cuts to the Winter Fuel Allowance and then agreeing to an inquiry into the grooming gangs having previously said there was no need, Keir Starmer pulls a third U-turn

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18 h. ago PIP process causes 'huge anxiety' as DWP decisions are 'overturned'

An MP said people with certain health conditions find the PIP system very stressful, with Labour now responding to concerns about the 'extreme anxiety' some have faced

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22 h. ago DWP explains PIP appeals process as 8,900 claimants await decision

PIP provides support for people who live with a long-term health condition or disability

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23 h. ago DWP statement on PIP as Labour minister admit claimants feel 'huge anxiety'

The qualifying rules for PIP are changing from next year

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33 h. ago Starmer ‘agrees’ concessions with welfare cut rebels as he faces huge revolt

Economists warn tax rises could be needed to fund a U-Turn on Sir Keir Starmer’s £5bn welfare reforms as PM opens door to concessions

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36 h. ago Tax rise warning as Starmer in talks on concessions with welfare cut rebels as he faces huge revolt

Economists warn tax rises could be needed to fund a U-Turn on Sir Keir Starmer’s £5bn welfare reforms as PM opens door to concessions

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42 h. ago Keir Starmer admits government has ‘asked a lot’ of business, and defends employment rights bill – business live

PM tells BCC conference businesses have made a ‘huge difference’, following the tax rises in the last budgetFull story: Shell has ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumoursStarmer then tells the BCC conference that the spending review earlier this month is a “clear shift” towards investing in the future of the UK, not simply tackling the promises it inherited.Starmer says his administration have “wiped the slate clean”, stabilized the economy, and can now move onto building a fairer Britain, with change and renewal.‘I fully acknowledge that this year, as we’ve had to fix the foundations of our country, [and] deal with the unprecedented mess that we inherited, we’ve asked a lot of you.I understand that, and I want to acknowledge that.They are all vital for the long-term growth of our country. But none of that would have been possible without your contribution. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago DWP's Liz Kendall updates claimants ahead of Universal Credit and PIP changes

A consultation will be open until 11:59 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025

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3 d. ago DWP shares what will happen to PIP claimants who lose their benefits to cuts

The DWP says it will provide those hit by the cuts with ‘generous’ protection

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4 d. ago DWP confirms 700,000 people ‘will not be affected’ by PIP reforms

Nearly 700,000 people over the State Pension age currently claim PIP - but they are not likely to be affected by reforms, according to a government minister

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5 d. ago DWP to review six different benefits for 'fraud cases' – including PIP and Universal Credit

The DWP's annual report revealed six specific benefits that the department is reportedly focusing on

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5 d. ago DWP 'instantly rejects' PIP applicants with two conditions and GP classification

A former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) assessor has lifted the lid on the secrets of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) application process which rule out many from the scheme

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6 d. ago DWP confirms PIP cuts won't apply to 700,000 people – here's why

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit cuts won't apply to a huge group of people

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6 d. ago DWP major reforms will not affect more than 600,000 people says minister

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the upcoming changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will not apply to a certain group of people

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6 d. ago PIP assessment checks that will not change in DWP welfare shake up

The Government says the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments will be changing next year, in a move that will see many people lose out on the benefit

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7 d. ago DWP confirms new PIP changes will not apply to specific group of nearly 700,000 people

Eligibility changes to PIP are set to start in November 2026.

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7 d. ago Take online 'PIP test' to see if DWP changes next year could affect your payments

An independent benefits forum has updated its online PIP test to include proposed changes to the daily living component.

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7 d. ago Over 400,000 people on PIP set to lose daily living payments due to new DWP reforms

The OBR now estimates 430,000 PIP claimants will lose their award between November 2026 and 2030.

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8 d. ago DWP's new PIP points test could see 800,000 people lose £4,500 a year in benefits

Hundreds of thousands of people could lose out on thousands of pounds a year

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8 d. ago Full list of DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit due to start next year

DWP has announced additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits.

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