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Welfare reforms designed to rebalance the benefits system and support more people into work move forward today, as Universal Credit legislation is laid in Parliament (Monday 9 February).
This document sets out an update on the progress of the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), from the Review's co-chairs.
Co-chair update, February 2026 Dear all, As co-chairs of the Timms Review…
Historic legislation to end the two-child limit and lift hundreds and thousands of children out of poverty has moved a step closer to reality today.
We're taking action to help families with the cost of living, here is what you need to know.
Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system.
The backlog of people waiting to have their work capability assessed is to be significantly reduced through a package of measures that will reduce UK welfare spending by £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31.
Benefit cheats, fraudsters and debtors who can afford to repay but refuse will have money taken directly from their bank accounts or lose their driver's licence under tough new laws approved today.
Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent review that found unclear guidance left people facing unexpected debts.
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of delivery
Disabled people will be at the heart of the first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following the appointment of two co-chairs, and the launch of a recruitment process for its wider steering group.
The event highlighted a range of UK support on social protection in Lebanon and announced new partnerships with MoSA, ILO and UNFPA.
They addressed support for conflict-affected populations, internally displaced persons, and the evolving refugee file.
Government stops over £480 million ending up in the pockets of fraudsters over twelve months since April 2024 - more money than ever before.
The Department for Work and Pensions announced that Dr Stephen Brien has been reappointed as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
The British Embassy Dublin has officially achieved its AsIAm autism accreditation, becoming the first autism-friendly embassy in the FCDO network.
An exchange of correspondence between SSAC's Chair and the Department for Work and Pensions about Winter Fuel Payment policy.
Child Benefit will be stripped from tens of thousands of people who have moved abroad in a major clampdown expected to save £350 million.
Equity and inclusion consultant Zara Todd has been appointed as Chair of the Government's new Independent Disability Advisory Panel, taking a guiding role in its development and focus.
Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August.
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