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PIP Under Scrutiny: Means-Tested Future? | Leeds News
The government is weighing whether to means-test Personal Independence Payments — a vital, tax-free benefit for millions with long-term health conditions — as pressure mounts to cut the benefits budget. With claimant numbers soaring to four million — mostly working-age — and the Timms Review underway, officials say they’re committed to keeping PIP non-means-tested… but also hint that spending reforms are on the table. The interim report is coming soon, and the final verdict could reshape how disability support is funded — and who gets it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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