Tag: welfare reform
DWP confirms new PIP changes in April 2026
The changes will be made to help reduce a backlog and reform the “broken” welfare system. …
DWP issues update on plan to ‘restrict’ Universal Credit access
People under the age of 22 could be barred from claiming the health element of Universal Credit in the proposed change …
DWP confirms full list of Universal credit changes to start in April 2026
Around four million households will see an annual income boost. …
Universal Credit claimants up one million in one year, as experts issue alert
A record number of people are now claiming the DWP benefit, as experts analyse what’s behind the surge of working people needing help …
DWP Universal Credit changes will boost millions of households by £725
The reforms to the welfare system are aimed at improving living standards across the country, as part of the Government’s Plan to Change scheme. …
Blue badge update for people on PIP after welfare reform change
Liz Kendall confirmed who “will not be affected” by the reform …
Rachel Reeves faces £5bn black hole if Labour rebels win today – YOUR taxes will fill it
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Rachel Reeves today. Or for taxpayers. …
DWP’s new ‘13-week rule’ for people on PIP or Universal Credit
The DWP is set to introduce a new ’13-week rule’ for people claiming benefits like PIP and Universal Credit. …
Two PIP assessment questions that won’t be changed by DWP
The mobility element offers £29.20 per week on the lower rate, and £77.05 on the enhanced rate …
Britain warned over ‘unusual’ benefit claims dramatically surpassing other rich countries
The claims in Britain are even outpacing other countries with higher government spending. …
