Why PIP benefit assessors are quitting in their droves
Insiders reveal the reasons behind staggering burnout rates, with over half of the health professionals who judge claims…
DWP full list of new payment rates of every benefit from April 2026, including PIP and State Pension
About 24 million people in the UK receive some form of DWP benefit including pensions, disability allowances and…
DWP urges older PIP claimants to check if they are owed £308 in backdated payments
Certain groups of older people with an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be able…
Older PIP claimants could be owed backdated DWP payments
The legislative change stems from a tribunal decision Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Rory Poulter 05:35,…
How much DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP, JSA, ESA, Child Benefit and pension will by rise in 2026
Many benefits will increase in April at the start of the financial yearIt comes after the two-child benefit…
DWP confirms state pension and Universal Credit payment date overhaul for January 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reminding claimants of the state pension and other benefit support,…
PIP claimants over State Pension age may be due enhanced mobility rate backpay of £308
Certain older claimants over State Pension age could be due more money as a result of a DWP…
State pension age rise and housing benefit cuts blamed for rise in PIP claims
Experts from the IFS estimate that cuts to benefits actually caused welfare spending to jump by around £900m…
Full DWP list of 20 mental health conditions eligible for up to £750 a month
The Department for Work and Pensions has listed the 20 mental health conditions that could make you eligible…
DWP state pension and PIP claimants set to receive one-off payment before Christmas
People who claim certain benefits will be paid a one-off, tax-free payment before ChristmasThe Christmas bonus will be…
Full list of DWP Universal Credit and PIP benefit reforms in 2026
The Government says the reforms are designed to “rebalance” the welfare system, making it fairer and sustainable for…
Understanding the DWP PIP ‘light touch’ review questions for claimants
The DWP has published a sample copy of the ‘PIP AR2’ form – for reference use only –…