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Welfare Reform
30 June 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses changes to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill to strengthen eligibility requirements and protect existing recipients from poverty.
Action Requested
The Government has committed to implementing new PIP eligibility criteria starting November 2026, adjusting UC rates for health element recipients, depositing draft regulations for 'right to try' in law, and publishing Terms of Reference for the PIP assessment review. An additional £300m is also being allocated over three years for Pathways to Work support.
Key Facts
- The new eligibility requirements for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will start from November 2026.
- Universal Credit rates are being adjusted to protect the combined rate of standard allowance and health element for existing recipients in real terms.
- Draft regulations establishing the principle that work will not lead to reassessment have been deposited in the House Library.
- £300m is committed over three years for investment in Pathways to Work, health and skills support.
- The PIP assessment review Terms of Reference are being published with engagement from stakeholders.
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