Crude cuts to disability benefits not expected, minister says

The UK government is reviewing the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, with officials stating that while the system needs reform, they do not intend to propose 'crude' cuts. The review comes as spending on disability benefits is projected to rise significantly by 2030.
Image source, Getty Images By Joshua Nevett , Political reporter and Iain Watson , Political correspondent Published 9 July 2026, 00:10 BST Updated 2 hours ago A key disability benefit is not working for millions of disabled people or the government and needs fundamental change, a review has said.
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