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PIP Payments Guide: DWP Eligibility & Rates 2024

Everything you need to know about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from the DWP. Discover eligibility criteria, payment rates, assessment types and how to make a successful claim for this vital financial support.

30 Hours Free Childcare: Apply Now for April 2024

The UK's expanded 30 hours of free childcare scheme is now open for applications. This guide explains the new April 2024 eligibility rules, how to apply, and what working parents need to know.

DWP confirms 6.7% benefits increase for millions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the largest real-terms increase in benefits for decades. Millions on Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension will see payments rise by 6.7% from April 2024. Here's what you need to know.

DWP's New 'Light Touch' PIP Reviews Explained

Exclusive: The DWP is quietly changing how it handles PIP reviews for certain claimants. Discover if you qualify for the new 'light touch' assessment process and what it means for your payments.

DWP to Scrap PIP Benefit in Major Welfare Overhaul

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is set to replace the PIP system with a new personalised benefit, marking the biggest welfare shake-up in a decade. Get the full details on the new timeline and what it means for millions of claimants.

£23bn in UK Benefits Goes Unclaimed

Exclusive investigation reveals a record £23 billion in unclaimed DWP benefits last year, with Universal Credit the main culprit. Discover if you're one of the millions eligible for missing financial support.

DWP PIP Changes: New Rules for Disability Benefits

Major changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system are coming. This guide explains the new assessment rules, what they mean for current and future claimants, and how your payments could be affected.

DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts

Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.

DWP Reveals Top PIP Qualifying Health Conditions 2024

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions discloses the most common health conditions receiving Personal Independence Payment support, with mental health and musculoskeletal disorders topping the list.

Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift

Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.

DWP Confirms Timeline for Major PIP Benefit Overhaul

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the detailed timeline for its radical reform of Personal Independence Payment, moving away from cash payments to a new system of tailored support.

DWP Fast-Tracks 178 Health Conditions for PIP Benefits

In a landmark move, the DWP has overhauled the Personal Independence Payment system, adding 178 health conditions to a fast-tracked 'light touch' review list. This major reform promises to slash waiting times and reduce assessment burdens for thousands of

Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Eligibility and Claim Guide

Millions of pensioners across the UK could be eligible for up to £600 in Winter Fuel Payments this year. Our comprehensive guide explains the new eligibility rules, payment amounts, and exactly how to claim this vital financial support to help with heatin

UN Condemns UK Welfare Cuts as 'Cruel' - Labour Reacts

A United Nations human rights expert has issued a damning indictment of the UK's welfare reforms, warning that cuts to Personal Independence Payments are pushing disabled people into poverty. Labour accuses the government of creating a 'hostile environmen

DWP: Thousands to Miss £299 Cost of Living Payment

Exclusive: New DWP rules mean thousands on certain benefits will NOT receive the final £299 Cost of Living payment due in February. Check if you're affected and what to do if you're not eligible.

DWP Winter Fuel Warning: Act Now or Miss £600

The Department for Work and Pensions issues an urgent alert to elderly Brits. Thousands could miss out on vital winter heating payments if they don't check their eligibility and bank details immediately. Here's what you need to know to secure your support

Sister's suicide after benefits cut left her with 7p

The sister of a disabled woman who died by suicide reveals how the DWP's Universal Credit system and a brutal benefits assessment left her sibling destitute and despairing, with just pennies to her name.

Evan Ferguson's Ireland in eligibility row over Hungarian Styles

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny fumes as Hungarian-born Callum Styles is cleared to play for Ireland against Evan Ferguson's side, despite never visiting the country. A deep dive into the eligibility row shaking international football.

Boxer expelled from World Champs after failing sex test

Nigerian boxer Blessing Oraekwe was dramatically expelled from the World Amateur Boxing Championships after failing a controversial pre-fight sex test, igniting a fierce debate on fairness and regulations in women's sports.

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