Disability Benefit Claims Hit Record High: The number of people
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
A record number of claimants and a damning review verdict mean PIP is ripe for a major overhaul, not just tweaks.
💡 Why it matters
This could lead to stricter eligibility criteria, affecting millions of current and future claimants' financial support.
The number of people claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in the UK has reached a record high, prompting an ongoing review that deems the system 'not fit for purpose'. BBC News reports the review's findings amid rising claims.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
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