The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update on work capability assessments amid concerns over delays. A Work Capability Assessment (WCA) determines how a physical or mental health ...

The Department for Work and Pensions won't scrap a major Universal Credit after all - according to new figures. The DWP has proposed abolishing the Work Capability Assessment, or WCA. But now new ...

The government has unveiled its plans to overhaul benefits in the UK today. This comes as Labour forges ahead with its ...

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People already claiming Universal Credit who develop a health condition or disability are being encouraged to act swiftly, as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The UK Government plans to increase the length of awards for people making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) ...

11:47, Mon, Mar 2, 2026 Updated: 11:59, Mon, Mar 2, 2026 The Government intends to extend the duration of awards for people making new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims from April onwards in ...

Universal Credit offers assistance for working-age people on low incomes or facing financial difficulties. While it provides a standard rate for all successful claimants, some people may be able to ...

The UK Government plans to increase the length of awards for people making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from April to help reduce the backlog of Work Capability Assessments (WCA ...