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New changes to PIP and Universal Credit proposed for Labour welfare reform bill
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall also wants to rename the legislation the Universal Credit Bill because all PIP ...
DWP PIP claimants may be able to increase payments by over £630 a month
The DWP has released new figures showing that at the end of April some 420,000 people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) ...
Exact dates of DWP Universal Credit changes in Labour's new benefit reforms
After the Government's huge climbdowns before the key vote on its welfare reforms bill, many are asking if Universal Credit ...
DWP confirms people getting 'passported benefits' won’t be affected by welfare bill
As the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill was voted through Parliament with some crucial last-minute ...
Blue badge update for people on PIP after welfare reform change
It has been confirmed that the adjustments to the 4-point rule for PIP will not influence the mobility component associated ...
DWP PIP change could see payments jump up significantly
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new figures showing that as of the end of April, approximately ...
DWP PIP change could see claimants get extra £158 a week
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new figures showing that as of the end of April, approximately ...
PIP claimants could see monthly payments jump up by £630
PIP is intended to assist those with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition with additional ...
Full list of benefits and one-off payments only people in Scotland can claim
People living in Scotland-only will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week - the same rate as Attendance Allowance. it ...
Understanding the Controversy Over the U.K. Government’s Welfare Bill
Claimants of all ages can receive a top-up payment if they have difficulty working due to a disability or long-term health ...
Welfare reform bill: what changes did the government make to get it over the line?
The bill initially proposed significant changes to personal independence payments (Pip) from November 2026. Pip is a ...
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U-turns wipe out UK welfare savings and strain budget, analysts warn
In particular, the government backed down on its plan to make it harder to claim the Personal Independence Payment, a benefit for people with health conditions. Starmer had hoped his welfare reforms ...