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Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.
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Millions could face huge benefit changes as Reform targets PIP and Universal Credit

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful. A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.
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More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system, report finds

DWP benefits and pensions are to increase for millions, to help keep pace with cost of living increases DWP benefits and pensions are to increase for millions, to help keep pace with cost of living increases
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How much will DWP benefits and pensions rise following the budget?

The disability benefit changes, narrowly voted through this week,  could penalise people with conditions such as MS and Parkinson's, say some MPs The disability benefit changes, narrowly voted through this week,  could penalise people with conditions such as MS and Parkinson's, say some MPs
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DWP benefit cuts anger as Parkinson's and MS not classed as 'severe conditions'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made concessions to disability benefits cuts after a Labour rebellion Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made concessions to disability benefits cuts after a Labour rebellion
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Universal Credit and PIP cuts halted as Starmer announces benefits U-turn

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has been urged charities to rethink her proposed changes to the benefits system. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has been urged charities to rethink her proposed changes to the benefits system.
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DWP disability benefits U-turn on cards after change to winter fuel payments

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday
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The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their accounts today

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early
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Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter

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