The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces calls to scrap the contentious 20-metre rule that governs eligibility for higher-rate mobility support under the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The campaign, led by the …
Campaigners have outlined four crucial changes the government should implement to improve the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues its Timms Review of the …
A recent crackdown on Blue Badge misuse has led to over 100,000 fines being issued to drivers misusing disabled parking bays across the UK. Freedom of Information data collected from councils nationwide reveals that during …
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) supports people with long-term physical or mental health conditions, helping cover extra living costs due to difficulties with everyday tasks or mobility. According to the latest Department …
If you’ve been in Birmingham city centre lately, you’ve probably noticed those bright green bikes popping up all over the place. Don’t worry, it’s not an alien invasion—it’s the arrival of Lime’s e-bikes, the latest transport …
Canterbury City Council’s freshly launched e-bike scheme has quickly run into trouble, with many riders abandoning the bikes mere hours after the program’s introduction. The initiative, designed to support the council’s …
Henry Balthazor, a 20-year-old twin from Solihull, has defied early predictions that he might never eat or speak. Despite living with an undiagnosed condition and undergoing more than 70 operations since birth, Henry is now …
A claimant has raised concerns after their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was unexpectedly cancelled following a serious new diagnosis. Previously receiving PIP for spinal stenosis, complex PTSD, and nerve damage, the …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rates starting April 6, offering a financial boost to individuals living with disabilities or long-term illnesses. Claimants can …
Blue badge holders have been cautioned against assuming they are exempt from all parking regulations. Although their badges provide essential benefits for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, certain …
The West Midlands Bus On-Demand service, including the Ring and Ride and Coventry On Demand networks, has experienced a noticeable decline in passenger journeys between October and December 2025. During this period, 54,500 …
Eamonn Holmes has candidly revealed the severe challenges he faces with his health, describing his situation as “horrendous” and admitting that he “can’t get up” without assistance. The 66-year-old TV host now depends on …
A man in his 70s was safely escorted home by Essex Police after being spotted driving a mobility scooter on the M11 motorway near Harlow, Essex. Authorities were alerted at approximately 12:35 pm on Friday when witnesses saw …
Joanne Norris, a supermarket worker, was caught scamming the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) out of £28,000 in Personal Independence Payments (PIP) by falsely claiming limited mobility. Initially awarded the highest …
Campaigners are calling on Scottish councils to strengthen enforcement of the pavement parking ban introduced in December 2023, as recent data indicates that the issue has worsened rather than improved. According to a …