Huge changes are being made to the disability benefits system from November 2026 under new reforms announced by the UK Government last month. You can request a form from the Department for Work and Pensions that could help you to … Read More
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DWP warning to anyone under 66 as crackdown could mean thousands lose ‘safety net’
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will make it harder to qualify for the daily living component of PIP Some people could be left without a ‘safety net’ Anyone under state pension age could lose a vital safety net following changes to … Read More
DWP could be forced to abandon PIP cuts which are ‘immoral’ and ‘devastating’
Charles Gillies, policy co-chair at the Disability Benefits Consortium, an umbrella body representing more than 100 charities and organisations, has led the criticism. DWP could be forced to abandon PIP cuts which are ‘immoral’ and ‘devastating’ Disability charities have urged … Read More
State pensioners having £471 snatched back depending ‘on when they retired’
The State Pension increases at the start of every new tax year on April 6, with the increase determined by three factors known as the ‘triple lock’. State pensioners having £471 snatched back depending ‘on when they retired’ Not all … Read More
DWP benefits cuts consultation branded ‘bogus’ as it misses key questions
The Department for Work and Pensions is pushing ahead with its huge changes to benefits despite a backlash from charities, MPs and members of the public News William Morgan Senior reporter 03:13, 19 Mar 2025 Labour has been criticised by … Read More
Two DWP benefits to merge as part of major shake-up to welfare system
Changes were announced in the Commons by Liz Kendall Changes were announced in the Commons by Liz Kendall Two benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are set to merge. Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) … Read More
DWP announces £775 Universal Credit increase as part of massive cuts
Liz Kendall has said the government will bring in a “permanent, above-inflation rise” to the standard allowance of Universal Credit. DWP announces £775 Universal Credit increase as part of massive cuts Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) minister Liz Kendall … Read More
DWP list of PIP conditions could be scrapped under plan for £5 billion cuts
PIP will be applied case by case to disabilities that are either permanent or get worse. DWP list of PIP conditions could be scrapped under plan for £5 billion cuts The list of Personal Independence Payment conditions could be scrapped … Read More
DWP PIP and Universal Credit changes leaked hours before Liz Kendall announcement
The Sun newspaper reports PIP claimants, those with severe, long-term conditions will no longer need to undergo reassessments, offering more stability. DWP PIP and Universal Credit changes leaked hours before Liz Kendall announcement The Department for Work and Pensions’ changes … Read More
Households warned over DWC and HMRC benefits and allowances being frozen in April
DWP claimants are set to see a boost in income next month – but not all benefits are rising While millions could see a boost in income, not all schemes and benefits are going up(Image: Universal Images Group via Getty … Read More