New PIP Rules 2026: 4-Point Minimum Exempts 700K Pensioners
The UK government will cut disability benefits for thousands while protecting 700,000 pensioners from the same fate. New Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules starting November 2026 require claimants to score at least 4 points in one single daily living activity—not just 8 points total across multiple tasks. The change could slash benefits by an average of £4,500 per year for those affected. But anyone over state pension … Read more