DWP must reassess 200k for £5k back payments
The DWP has been ordered to review 200,000 Personal Independence Payment cases, potentially leading to £5,000 back payments for claimants. Find out if you're affected.
The DWP has been ordered to review 200,000 Personal Independence Payment cases, potentially leading to £5,000 back payments for claimants. Find out if you're affected.
The DWP faces pressure to reform the welfare system after a sharp rise in ADHD-related PIP claims. Experts warn of unsustainable spending impacting other public services.
Thousands of UK state pensioners may be owed a £308 back payment due to a DWP legal error on PIP mobility awards. Check eligibility and how to claim now.
The DWP announces major changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), introducing mandatory bi-annual medical assessments to control costs and target support. Learn what it means for claimants.
The DWP is testing new, personalised approaches in Jobcentres after a report revealed widespread feelings of stigma and hopelessness among claimants. Discover the changes.
The DWP will increase in-person assessments for PIP and Work Capability claims, aiming to reform welfare, clear backlogs, and save £1.9bn. Find out what this means for claimants.
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Major DWP changes to the Motability Scheme, including a new 12% insurance premium and VAT removal on top-ups, could force some PIP claimants to exit. Learn the full financial impact.
DWP data reveals a 16,000 surge in ADHD PIP claims. Experts urge benefit system reform to control spiralling welfare costs. Read the full analysis.
The DWP has confirmed a 3.8% increase in weekly payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, and Carer's Allowance, effective April 2026. See the new rates and how they affect you.
A single mother's TikTok video detailing her £2,000 monthly benefits and £655 disposable income has ignited a fierce debate about the UK's welfare system. See the full breakdown.
The UK state pension age will start rising from 2026, impacting millions. Find out the exact dates you can claim under the new rules and how it affects your retirement plans.
The DWP has ruled out expanding the Motability Scheme to include Attendance Allowance, stating it lacks a mobility component. Find out what this means for claimants.
Donald Trump launches a $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama episode deceptively edited his speech. The BBC apologised but denies defamation. Read the full details.
The DWP reveals four common errors causing PIP claim failures, with over 300,000 rejected last year. Learn how to detail your condition's daily impact to secure vital support.
Over a million UK pensioners are missing out on a vital DWP benefit worth up to £110.40 per week. Learn about Attendance Allowance eligibility, rates, and how to claim.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible disability benefit claimants this December. Find out who qualifies and when to expect the payment.
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.
Millions of UK households on qualifying benefits will see a £10 Christmas Bonus from the DWP this December. Check your Nationwide, Lloyds, or NatWest account now.
The DWP has confirmed changes to benefit payment dates in December due to bank holidays. Universal Credit and PIP claimants should check when their money will arrive to budget for Christmas.
A bride suffered life-changing injuries after plunging 25ft from a hotel window on her wedding night. Read the full court details and outcome of her negligence claim.
A £10 DWP Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to people on PIP, ESA and DLA this December. Find out who qualifies and when to expect the payment.
The DWP gains powers to check benefit claimants' bank accounts from 2026. Experts warn checks may extend to Child Benefit, PIP, and others. Learn the full story.
Discover the wide range of conditions that can qualify you for a Blue Badge parking permit, even if you don't claim DWP benefits. Learn the criteria and how to apply.
Eligible pensioners aged 80+ can claim an extra £422.80 per month to top up low state pension payments. Learn about the DWP's Over 80 Pension, eligibility, and how to claim.
Employment tribunal dismisses engineer's claims over transgender toilet policy. Maria Kelly plans to appeal, arguing the ruling misunderstands the law. Full story here.
A Shropshire family fights the DWP's decision to strip disability benefits after a light-hearted cricket match video. The case raises questions about PIP assessments and adaptive sports.
New data reveals over 5,000 people now receive benefits for obesity, costing nearly £144m since 2019. The North West has the highest number of claimants. Discover the regional breakdown and expert analysis.
A petition is launched after the DWP stops a father's PIP and demands £36,000 back, using footage of him playing adaptive cricket as evidence. Support the call for a fair reassessment.
New DWP data reveals 4,413 people receive PIP for obesity, with 800 on ESA. A doctor links unemployment to the condition affecting 18.7 million UK adults. Read the full analysis.