What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?
Summary
The UK government plans to change two major welfare benefits: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit. The changes aim to save £5 billion by 2030 and will mean some families will receive less money, while others may get more. These adjustments include stricter assessment criteria for PIP and changes in the amount and conditions for Universal Credit.Key Facts
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is for people with long-term physical or mental health conditions.
- PIP has two parts: daily living and mobility components.
- The daily living component's assessment will be stricter, affecting around 800,000 people.
- New rules for PIP start in November 2026, requiring higher scores to qualify.
- Universal Credit is a payment for people over 25 to help with living costs.
- Changes to Universal Credit involve reducing additional payments for disability until age 22.
- The incapacity top-up for new claimants will decrease from £97 to £50 weekly by 2026-27.
- The basic rate of Universal Credit will increase to £106 by 2029-30.
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