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DWP changes could mean 370,000 PIP claimants lose payments due to new rules

  • Changes to the Carer's Allowance earnings threshold by the Department for Work and Pensions allow an additional 60,000 people to claim the benefit starting April 7, 2025.
  • The earnings limit for Carer's Allowance will increase from £151 to £196 per week, enabling claimants to earn an extra £45 while remaining eligible for the benefit.
  • As of April 2025, the Carer's Allowance rate will rise to £83.30 a week, up from £81.90, in line with inflation adjustments for DWP benefits.
  • Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, stated that a full review of Carer's Allowance is urgently needed to provide adequate support amid ongoing financial pressures.
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Benefits must slashed AGAIN to fix UK's 'spiralling' welfare bill, insiders fear

BENEFITS will have to be slashed again after ministers blew their one big shot to fix Britain’s spiralling welfare bill, Government insiders fear. Plans for a major crackdown were watered down – with No10 accused of panicking over leaks and pushback from leftie Labour MPs. PAGovernment insiders reportedly fear benefits will have to be slashed again[/caption] People with long-term illnesses can claim PIP and other benefitsAlamy The reforms were o…

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Change to DWP's earnings rule mean 60,000 Brits will qualify for help on Monday

The DWP's new rule change means thousands more people will be entitled to the Carer's Allowance payment, which is worth up to £83 a week

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DWP estimates 370,000 people could lose PIP claim under major changes - Manchester Evening News

The DWP has published its latest PIP impact assessment, which includes the UK Government's controversial eligibility rule changes to the daily living component of the benefit

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DWP changes could mean 370,000 PIP claimants lose payments due to new rules

According to DWP estimates, around 370,000 existing PIP claimants could lose their entitlement when their award is reviewed in 2029/30

·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Daily ExpressDaily Express
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DWP changes will see some pensioners receive extra £331 a month from next week

Check if you are eligible for the additional financial support here

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Daily RecordDaily Record
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DWP estimates 370,000 people on PIP could lose entitlement and payments under new reforms

The DWP's impact assessment estimates 400,000 people will no longer be eligible for PIP by the 2029/30 financial year.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Daily Post broke the news in Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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