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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Government gives update on Pip review as claimants reach record high

Britain's Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is undergoing a government review chaired by disability minister Sir Stephen Timms, with findings expected by autumn and disabled people invited to share their views on the benefit's future.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Benefits remain capped at 22,000 despite end of two-child policy

The UK benefit cap will be frozen in 2026 for the fourth year, limiting non-working households with children to £22,020 annually (£25,323 in Greater London).
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

What is the two-child benefit cap? The policy explained as Reeves hints at changes

Labour signals possible abolition of the two‑child benefit cap to avoid penalising children from large, low‑income families, while the Treasury may opt to tweak it.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Mapped: Where 800,000 pensioners missed out on the winter fuel payment

Over 830,000 eligible UK households did not claim pension credit and missed linked winter fuel payments after the benefit-based restriction was applied.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

The 3.6 billion scheme which could lift 630,000 children out of poverty

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