The DWP has responded to a call for a state pension-level income guarantee for terminally ill people. Minister Stephen Timms outlined existing fast-track support under Special Rules for End of Life.
Exclusive data reveals over 5,000 people receive PIP or ESA for obesity, costing taxpayers nearly £144 million since 2019. Discover the impact and government response.
Millions across the UK will see State Pension and benefit payments rise from April 2026. Here's what you need to know about the new rates for Universal Credit, PIP, and more.
Shaun Rigby, a one-legged father who played cricket with a runner, must repay £36,000 after the DWP ruled his 'daily needs' didn't require enhanced PIP. Discover his story and the tribunal's decision.
Shaun Rigby, a one-legged father, loses his PIP benefits and Motability car after the DWP filmed him playing cricket. He has been ordered to repay £36,000. Read his story.
Millions in the UK to see income changes in April 2026 as DWP reveals new benefit and state pension rates. Universal Credit rises, PIP changes and the two-child cap ends.
New legislation grants DWP investigators powers to directly recover funds from bank accounts and check account data for benefit fraud. Learn what this means for claimants.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £15bn benefits boost. PIP, Universal Credit, and child benefits to rise from April 2026. Get the full payment breakdown.
Nearly 1.2 million UK adults receive DWP support for musculoskeletal issues. Check if you're eligible for payments of up to £749.80 every four weeks.
The DWP confirms claimants can record PIP assessments. Learn how this impacts disability benefit evaluations and get crucial advice for your assessment.
Millions of Britons await crucial DWP payments including State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP in November 2025. Get the complete schedule and cost of living update.
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals new measures targeting Personal Independence Payment assessments, aiming to save £1.5 billion by tightening eligibility criteria and reducing fraud.
Exclusive investigation reveals the complete list of health conditions the DWP uses to assess PIP claims, with successful applicants receiving between £287 and £737 every month.
The Department for Work and Pensions is exploring significant changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions receive disability benefits.
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments as in-person reviews resume alongside new claimant protections.
Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment benefits could save taxpayers £9 billion yearly as government tightens eligibility criteria and assessment process.
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Major changes to the Motability scheme could leave disabled people without vital transport as the DWP introduces stricter PIP assessment rules. Find out how this affects you.
The DWP is dramatically expanding its powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major crackdown on fraud. Here's how the new rules could affect you.
The UK government is overhauling Personal Independence Payment with new assessment rules and payment structures. Discover how these changes could affect your financial support.
Millions of disabled Britons will see their Personal Independence Payment rates rise significantly next month as the government implements its annual uprating. Find out exactly how much more you'll receive.
Everything you need to know about the updated Personal Independence Payment rates for 2024, including simplified eligibility criteria and how to navigate the assessment process successfully.
Discover which health conditions qualify for PIP benefits and learn how to claim financial support worth up to £737 per month from the DWP.
Thousands of disabled drivers using the Motability scheme could receive unexpected £3,000 payments, but experts warn this might signal upcoming financial challenges for the programme.
A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.
The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.
Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension payments are set for significant increases next April as the government confirms it will maintain the triple lock. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive.
A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.
Exclusive: The DWP is implementing new fraud detection measures for PIP claimants, including monitoring bank accounts and savings. Here's what you need to know about the changes.