Planned freeze to PIP disability benefits set to be scrapped but eligibility criteria could be tighened, say reports

16 March 2025, 01:36 | Updated: 16 March 2025, 04:33

Proposals to freeze some dis­ability benefits are reportedly being scrapped after concerns from Labour politicians about the scale of planned welfare cuts.

The work and pensions secretary had been under pressure to cut the benefits bill and was expected to cancel an inflation-linked rise to the personal independence payment (PIP).

But it is reported those plans will be ditched by Liz Kendall, despite the Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisting "we do need to get a grip" on the welfare budget, saying the "current system is not working for anyone".