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One Third of New Cars in Wales Paid for by Taxpayer

New figures reveal up to a third of new cars in parts of the UK are leased via the Motability disability scheme, funded by taxpayers. Chancellor Reeves has axed luxury brands from the programme.

Amputee cricketer told to repay £36k benefits

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.

DWP Reveals PIP Assessment Overhaul to Save £1.5bn

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.

DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review

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.

DWP announces major PIP assessment shake-up

The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments as in-person reviews resume alongside new claimant protections.

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

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'.

Labour pledges major PIP benefit system overhaul

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul Personal Independence Payment assessments, promising a fairer system for disabled claimants while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

PIP payment rates increase confirmed for April

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.

DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling

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.

DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted

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.

DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable

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.

DWP's New PIP Fraud Checks Target Bank Accounts

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.

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