DWP Chief Signals Possible Further Benefit Cuts Amid Budget Review Wednesday, December 3, 2025 dwp benefits welfare cuts timmsreview labour pip patmcfadden budget welfarereform Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has issued a clear warning to the 24 million people currently claiming benefits: no options are off the table when it comes to managing the … Read More
I'm a DWP Insider – Cutting Luxury PIP Perks Isn’t Enough Wednesday, November 26, 2025 pip dwp motability taxes reform welfare policy leasing benefits mentalhealth Matt Ryder, the former head of Motability policy at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has expressed concerns that recent cuts to luxury car leases under the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme are … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Upcoming Universal Credit and PIP Changes Tuesday, November 25, 2025 universalcredit pip autism care southwales benefits budget costofliving disability socialcare Cheryl James, a dedicated carer from Treharris, South Wales, is deeply worried about the implications of the upcoming Autumn Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. At 46, Cheryl manages the care of her 23-year-old son … Read More
DWP to Announce PIP Changes Following Launch of Timms Review Monday, November 24, 2025 dwp pip disability benefits timmsreview autumnbudget inflation reform disabilityrights socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to announce significant updates to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) this Wednesday. These changes will be formally confirmed as part of the upcoming Autumn Budget on … Read More
'I was awarded double enhanced PIP at a tribunal after DWP initially denied my claim' Saturday, November 22, 2025 pip dwp tribunal disability benefits appeal assessment mandatoryreconsideration personalindependencepayment support A benefit claimant recently shared their experience on Reddit after being awarded the double enhanced rate of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following an initial rejection by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). … Read More
Universal Credit Rule Change Cuts £188 a Month for New Disabled Claimants Saturday, November 22, 2025 universalcredit disability welfare benefits government cuts claimants pip inequality citizensadvice From the new year, changes to Universal Credit (UC) will leave certain disabled claimants facing significant financial losses — up to £188 less per month. The government plans to reduce the health top-up payment, which … Read More