DWP considering three alternatives to cash PIP payments as Andy Burnham becomes PM

NewsCost Of LivingDWPMr Burnham is expected to become Prime Minister on Monday09:55, 20 Jul 2026The Department for Work and Pensions is considering alternatives to cash Personal Independence Payment (PIP) payments as the Timms Review continues under new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.‌Mr Burnham is expected to become Prime Minister on Monday, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. One of his first tasks will be attempting to exercise some control over the ballooning welfare bill.‌The Timms Review will aid his cause, with Sir Stephen Timms, the minister leading it, telling MPs the welfarer department was mulling over whether some claimants of PIP could instead be pointed to other kinds of support.‌READ MORE Santander to axe long-standing service for customers from AugustAlternatives to cash payments co