DWP Urged to End Cash Benefits for Weight-Loss Injections in Proposed Policy Shift Monday, July 13, 2026 obesity benefits dwp weightloss glp1 healthcare unemployment pip welfare policy Iain Duncan Smith, former Conservative Party leader, has called on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to stop providing cash benefits that could be used for weight-loss injections, commonly known as “fat jabs.” He … Read More
DWP Urged to Abolish £425 Monthly Universal Credit Limit for Pre-1961 Born Claimants Monday, July 13, 2026 dwp universalcredit pensionage statepension poverty olderworkers benefits government welfare selectcommittee The Work and Pensions Select Committee has issued a strong warning to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regarding the financial challenges facing older workers as the state pension age increases. With the state … Read More
Labour Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Offer 30 Hours Free Childcare to All Benefit Claimants Thursday, July 9, 2026 childcare benefits labour welfare education poverty policy government families economy Labour is facing criticism over its bold plan to provide 30 hours of free childcare each week to all families receiving benefits. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called for extending government-funded childcare … Read More
DWP PIP Points System Set for Overhaul Following Timms Review Thursday, July 9, 2026 dwp pip timmsreview disability welfare assessment mentalhealth reform employment neet The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit system administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under scrutiny following the Timms Review, which identifies significant flaws in its current structure. … Read More
DWP to Overhaul PIP Assessments Instead of Toughening Criteria for Millions of Claimants Thursday, July 9, 2026 dwp pip disability assessment mentalhealth welfare reform disabilitybenefits stephentimms andyburnham The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments could soon undergo a significant transformation, moving away from tougher eligibility criteria for millions of claimants. Labour Party … Read More
DWP Urged to Tighten PIP Eligibility for ADHD, Autism, Depression, and Anxiety Tuesday, July 7, 2026 dwp pip adhd autism depression anxiety welfare reform youth disability The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces mounting pressure to tighten eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims related to ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety. Recent data reveals that over … Read More