Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?

The UK government has proposed changes to its welfare system, including adjustments to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit. The initial plans faced resistance, leading the government to modify its approach to secure parliamentary approval for the benefits bill. The key changes include: - Scaling back planned cuts to PIP, a disability benefit, after widespread criticism. - Delaying the rollout of Universal Credit, a new combined benefit system, to allow for further assessments. - Providing additional funding for the transition to Universal Credit to address concerns about the impact on vulnerable claimants. These revisions aim to address concerns raised by MPs and advocacy groups about the potential negative consequences of the original welfare reform proposals. The government has sought to balance its objective of reducing welfare expenditure with the need to protect the most vulnerable members of society.