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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP rules on 3 life changes that could 'stop' PIP payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) outlines three significant life changes that could affect eligibility for Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP disability employment support plans for 2026 and beyond

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled new initiatives to enhance employment opportunities for disabled individuals and those with long-term health conditions.

Feb 25 • 05:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The judiciary revoked the ruling that ordered the restoration of pensions for occupational disability

A federal court in Tucumán overturns an earlier ruling requiring the Argentine government to restore occupational disability pensions that had been canceled.

Feb 19 • 16:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PLN 1978.49 pension from ZUS starting March 1. Which diseases qualify for benefits

Starting March 1, pensions from ZUS will increase to PLN 1978.49, and specific health conditions will qualify individuals for disability benefits.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

1978.49 PLN monthly from March 1. The disability pension and other benefits are increasing

Poland's Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) announced that pensions and disability benefits will increase by 5.3% starting from March 2026, surpassing previous government forecasts.

Feb 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Lowest Increase in the Number of Disability Pension Recipients Since 2013

The increase in the number of people receiving disability pensions in Norway is the lowest since 2013, according to new figures from Nav for 2025.

Feb 12 • 07:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP issues update on £4,000 payments that many don't know exist

The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) updated on a little-known payment scheme worth potentially £4,000 for individuals with disabilities or health conditions who require work-related support.

Feb 11 • 00:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Disability pensions for single mothers increase after the number of children

The article discusses the increase in disability pensions provided to single mothers in Iceland as a result of the number of children they have.

Feb 10 • 18:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP outlines 5 key things to know before making a PIP claim

The Department for Work and Pensions has released resources to assist individuals in understanding and applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Feb 9 • 13:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP PIP full list of conditions and groups most likely to get £749 a month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) outlines the conditions and demographics most likely to qualify for high payments under the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme.

Feb 8 • 09:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP confirms new PIP rates 2026 from April - full list

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has announced an increase in Personal Independence Payment rates effective from April 2026, along with adjustments to other disability benefits.

Feb 7 • 16:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Good news about work pensions – except for one group

Statistics show that the number of disability pension applications has increased significantly among those aged 60 and over in Finland.

Feb 7 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major DWP change to get millions of people back to work

The UK Government's Department for Work and Pensions is set to implement reforms aimed at helping 2.8 million individuals find employment, particularly focusing on enhancing the Disability Confident scheme to encourage more disabled people in the workforce.

Feb 6 • 15:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Tomorrow increase in disability pensions for 218,000 users

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced that starting Friday, increased disability pensions for January will be paid to a total of 218,284 users, averaging an increase of 72 euros, or about 10 percent, while expressing solidarity with coastal counties due to severe weather.

Feb 5 • 10:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government Officialized the Disability Emergency Law: Key Changes

The national government has approved the regulations for the National Emergency Law on Disability, establishing operational procedures for a new non-contributory pension system for affected individuals.

Feb 4 • 13:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

More than 10.5 million elderly and disabled adults received home consultations

The Secretary of Welfare, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, announced that the Health House by House program has provided over 10.5 million free, personalized home medical consultations for beneficiaries of the Welfare Pensions for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities.

Feb 2 • 21:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Disability pensioners earn more than senior citizens

Disability pensioners receive significantly higher salaries compared to senior citizens, approximately 51,000 krónur more per month based on current minimum pension rates.

Jan 16 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major DWP rule change for disability scheme

The Department for Work and Pensions has changed communication rules for the Access to Work disability scheme, raising concerns among campaigners.

Jan 16 • 10:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP PIP eligibility changes timeline confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that changes to Personal Independence Payment eligibility will not take effect until a comprehensive review concludes in autumn.

Jan 13 • 12:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The court rejects Piedmont: 'It cannot ask 2,000 euros from disabled foreigners for healthcare'

The court ruled that the Piedmont region cannot demand 2,000 euros annually from disabled foreign residents to access national health services, despite their regular residency and disability pensions.

Jan 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP review could affect PIP mobility eligibility for 815,000 people

The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated a review that may alter the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payment mobility component, impacting 815,000 individuals.

Jan 8 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New payment rates for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance starting April 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a proposed 3.8% increase in weekly payment rates for disability benefits starting in April 2026.

Jan 6 • 04:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

What Is Changing in Slovenia from Today: New Rules for Vignettes, Shorter Workweeks for Some...

Slovenia is implementing significant legal changes starting January 1, 2026, including reforms in pension and labor laws, increased minimum disability pensions, and new rules for older workers.

Jan 1 • 15:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP update over PIP 'changes' and eligibility in 2026 as review explained

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that changes to Personal Independence Payment will not occur until a comprehensive review, expected to conclude in Autumn 2026, is completed.

Jan 1 • 05:00 UTC

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