DWP told to be 'tighter' with PIP eligibility criteria ahead of final Timms Review report

NewsCost Of LivingDWPThe Timms Review's final report is due this autumn10:33, 30 Aug 2026DWP told to be 'tighter' with PIP eligibility criteria ahead of final Timms Review reportAndy Burnham has been told to get "tighter" with Personal Independence Payment criteria in the wake of the Timms Review. The Timms Review's final report is due this autumn, with Labour Party leader Mr Burnham set to make big changes to PIP as a result.‌PIP has four million claimants, with fears the incapacity and disability benefit's bill is ballooning. In response, the Institute for Fiscal Studies' Paul Johnson said the Government should target a reduction in the bill.‌“I would hope that we end up with the Timms Review and policy following it, which does actually explicitly look to reduce the spending,” he said. “