Welfare reforms to save £1.9bn via increased face-to-face assessments
The DWP announces major welfare reforms, including a surge in face-to-face PIP and Work Capability Assessments, aiming to save £1.9bn. Read the full details on the changes.
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HMRC sends 300,000 'trivial' tax demands under £100
HMRC has issued over 300,000 letters chasing tax bills of £100 or less, with critics calling the process a waste of time and money. Discover the impact of frozen tax thresholds.
DWP relaxes rules, bringing in fewer PIP benefit reviews
The DWP plans to reduce Personal Independence Payment assessments to tackle a major backlog. Changes from April 2026 aim to save £1.9bn but may impact award rates.
PIP review periods extended as face-to-face assessments rise
The DWP is extending time between PIP reviews for many claimants but increasing face-to-face assessments. The reforms aim to save £1.9bn by 2030/31.
New driving licence assessments for over-70s proposed
Older drivers may need to pass vision and cognitive tests to renew their licence from age 70. Learn about the proposed road safety overhaul and what it means for you.
DWP told to order fresh PIP assessments after appeals
A major report demands fundamental reform of the DWP's appeals system, including transferring Mandatory Reconsideration to the Ministry of Justice and ordering fresh PIP assessments. Read the full analysis.
DWP ramps up face-to-face PIP and Universal Credit assessments
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.
Birmingham's Best Primary Schools for 2026
Discover the 27 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham based on the latest Key Stage 2 SATs results. See which schools lead in reading, maths, and writing standards for 2025.
Dudley Council updates on housing, rents and services
Latest developments from Dudley Council include major housing approval, rent increases for tenants, and service challenges in children's care and mental health.
Dudley mental health assessments take 252 days
Patients in Dudley face waits up to 252 days for vital mental health assessments as referrals surge. Council invests £215k to tackle backlog. Read the latest developments.
DWP confirms PIP assessment recording is opt-in
The DWP has clarified that PIP claimants must currently opt-in to have assessments recorded, but plans to switch to automatic recording with opt-out options in future reforms.
DWP calls 4,000 for PIP face-to-face interviews
The DWP is calling 4,000 people for PIP face-to-face assessments as it plans to make audio recording standard. Discover how this impacts claimants and appeals.
MPs Demand Urgent PIP Assessment Overhaul
A damning parliamentary report exposes the devastating impact of PIP assessments on vulnerable claimants, with MPs calling for immediate reform of the 'adversarial' system.
DWP told to tighten PIP benefit assessment rules
Government ministers demand urgent reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments after investigation reveals vulnerable claimants being unfairly denied essential support.
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