What Andy Burnham’s DWP PIP Reforms Could Mean: From Points to Conditions Tuesday, July 14, 2026 andyburnham pip disability timmsreview welfarereform assessment dla mentalhealth disabilitybenefits caresupport Disability campaigners have outlined potential reforms to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system under the new Labour Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, as part of a broader effort to cut costs and improve welfare support. … Read More
'Dehumanising' Element of PIP Set for Removal Amid Major DWP Overhaul Thursday, July 9, 2026 pip dwp timmsreview disability welfarereform benefits workincentives socialsecurity labour conservative A landmark government report has revealed that the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system is fundamentally “not fit for purpose” and demands comprehensive changes. The Timms Review, spearheaded by Labour … Read More
Andy Burnham Sets Out Welfare Reform Plans Without “Crude” Cuts as Prime Minister Monday, July 6, 2026 andyburnham labour benefits welfare dwp apprenticeships councilhousing publicfinance welfarereform youthtransport sport Andy Burnham, Labour’s newly elected MP for Makerfield and prospective Prime Minister, has outlined his approach to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) welfare and benefits reform. Rejecting harsh benefit cuts, Burnham … Read More
Warning Over Unequal Council Tax Support for Universal Credit Claimants Tuesday, June 16, 2026 universalcredit counciltax counciltaxreduction postcodelottery lowincome workincentives socialpolicy welfarereform localauthorities financialsupport Households across the UK are facing a postcode lottery when it comes to council tax support, according to a new report by the Institute for Policy Research (IPR). The study, titled ‘Council Tax Reduction and Universal … Read More
DWP Introduces New Universal Credit Rates Boosting Payments by £2,550 Annually Wednesday, June 3, 2026 universalcredit dwp lcwra disabilitysupport welfarereform employmentsupport childelement socialsecurity governmentpolicy disabilitybenefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out significant changes to Universal Credit payments starting 6 April 2026, resulting in an increased annual payout of up to £2,550 for many claimants. This revision … 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