DWP names two conditions 'most at risk' of Andy Burnham PIP cuts

NewsCost Of LivingPIPThe disability benefit is set for a major overhaul08:54, 02 Aug 2026Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could be cut for people with certain conditions or withheld from new claimants under a major overhaul of the benefit.‌An interim review has already concluded PIP, paid to around four million people in Britain, is "not fit for purpose" and must changed.‌It comes after a spiralling overall bill over the last few years as claims have surged.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey new bank account rules for households with £10,000 savingsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppThis is largely due to younger adults with mental health-related illnesses.‌This includes anxiety and depression, with huge numbers of claims now linked to these.Around 360,000 people claim P