DWP’s Proposed PIP Review Changes Exclude Young Disabled People, Sparking Criticism Monday, May 18, 2026 dwp pip disability youngadults benefits assessment policy advocacy equality reviews The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has faced strong criticism over its planned changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reviews, which exclude young claimants under the age of 25. Under the new proposal, PIP … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism for Lack of Genuine Engagement in PIP Timms Review Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp pip timmsreview consultation disability benefits engagement advocacy inclusion socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire for failing to deliver on promises of a thorough consultation process as part of the ongoing Timms Review, which is assessing potential changes to the Personal … Read More
DWP Faces Calls to Tackle Escalating Benefits ‘Racket’ in Blaenau Gwent Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp welfare blaenaugwent benefits disability ukpolitics welfarereform publicspending taxpayers socialpolicy The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under growing pressure to address what many describe as a “welfare racket” spiraling out of control, particularly in Blaenau Gwent—widely recognised as the benefits capital of the … Read More
DWP Commits to Address 'Perverse' Universal Credit Rule as Caseload Tops 8 Million Wednesday, May 13, 2026 universalcredit dwp welfare employment benefits labour conservatives workcoaches disability reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces mounting pressure to address what critics describe as an “out of control” Universal Credit issue after caseload figures revealed a sharp increase over the past … Read More
‘I claim £1,400 in PIP and Universal Credit but the guilt has been eating me alive’ Sunday, May 10, 2026 pip universalcredit disability autism benefits guilt student hiddendisability mentalhealth support A 21-year-old student receiving £1,400 per month in benefits has opened up about the intense guilt they feel despite being advised to rely on support while studying. Living with high-functioning autism, they receive both … Read More
Birmingham Sees Surge in LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Amid New Legal Protections Saturday, May 9, 2026 birmingham hatecrime lgbtq+ legislation disability protection incidents community safety inclusion Birmingham has witnessed a concerning increase in hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community, with 634 recorded incidents in 2025 alone. This rise comes as new legislation aimed at providing equal protections to victims of … Read More