DWP to Unveil New PIP Rates Ahead of Critical Autumn Budget Announcement

The Department for Work and Pensions is poised to announce new PIP rates ahead of the Autumn Budget, while reforms to the Personal Independence Payment have been delayed for further review.

• The Department for Work and Pensions will unveil new payment rates for State Pensions and benefits for the 2026/27 financial year on November 26.
• Recent announcements confirm that the Personal Independence Payment will continue to increase annually in line with inflation, despite pending reforms to the assessment process.
• The DWPs decision to postpone the reform of the Personal Independence Payment highlights ongoing concerns regarding the current assessment process for disability benefits.