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 ...

People claiming Universal Credit who develop a health condition may get a higher monthly payment if they report it before a rule change starts in April.

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) ...

Currently, the interval between PIP award reviews can be as short as nine months and the majority of people do not experience a change in their award at review. This is to be lengthened for most PIP ...

In the wake of concerns about employers asking job applicants for Facebook passwords at interview, social media guru and founder of #Tru events, Bill Boorman, tells Recruiter that such cases are still ...

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 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...