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The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) is set to announce the new payment rates for State Pensions and benefits for the 2026/27 financial year just prior to the Autumn Budget on 26 November. The DWP recently revealed that plans to reform Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) have been postponed until a 'comprehensive review' into the current assessment process concludes next year.

However, the DWP has also reassured claimants that the disability benefit will continue to increase annually in line with the September inflation rate. This means payments for over 3.8 million PIP claimants are expected to rise by 3.8 per cent.

An increase of 3.8 per cent would see individuals receiving the highest awards of the daily living and mobility components rise from £187.45 pe

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