4 alternatives to DWP PIP cash payments on table under Andy Burnham

Pat McFadden, the DWP minister, has been reappointed08:23, 29 Jul 2026Andy Burnham's government could row back on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cash payments for benefits claimants under reforms. Pat McFadden, the DWP minister, has been reappointed to his brief by Mr Burnham, the new Labour Party government Prime Minister.‌Mr Burnham, the Makerfield MP, reappointed Mr McFadden as part of his Cabinet reshuffle last Monday. Now, Mr McFadden and Mr Burnham are tasked with attempting to wrestle down the ballooning welfare bill.‌As such, a change to education, which will see 14-year-olds given better links to employment and jobs, will be introduced. This move is to try and fix the so-called crisis of NEETs.‌READ MORE NHS flu jab rule change from September under Andy Burnham and Yvette