British politician (born 1955)
The key benefit cuts that look likely after Burnham hints at shake-up: The Prime Minister has promised 'the same boldness' on benefits as on the triple ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/key-benefits-cuts-burnham-shake-up-4822680
DWP PIP claimants could receive 'non-cash support' in shake-up: Some PIP awards could include services or other forms of support under the Labour Party Timms ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-claimants-could-receive-34741270
4 million PIP claimants told to contact MP ahead of DWP changes: Government has created the Timms Review to ensure PIP is fit and fair for the future.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/4-million-pip-claimants-told-34726719
New call to remove 3 medical conditions from DWP benefit - key details: A senior figure advising reforms to the PIP system has made the recommendations
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/new-call-remove-3-medical-34725293
Yorkshire Live Oct 05
Call to cut 3 medical conditions from DWP benefit claimed by 915,000: The number of claimants getting the Department of Work and Pensions benefit has risen ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/health/call-cut-three-medical-conditions-34718916
DWP should scrap PIP for millions of high earners to save £8bn, Burnham told: The sweeping proposals have been criticised by disability charities
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/dwp-pip-changes-means-test-uc-burnham-b3051861.html
OpinionAndy Burnham is toying with disabled people to save his Budget: The prime minister is keen to send a signal to the bond markets that he’s serious about cutting ...
independent.co.uk/voices/disabled-people-pip-timms-report-bond-markets-b3052480.html
Pip benefit overhaul could see walking aids offered over cash: The cost of Pip is expected to rise to more than £41 billion per year by 2030
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pip-benefits-payment-claimants-cash-aids-b3048447.html
PIP assessments set to be reduced for claimants with life-long conditions: The landmark Timms Review has published some interim suggestions for change
inews.co.uk/news/politics/pip-assessments-reduced-claimants-life-long-conditions-4760499
DWP update as PIP claimants should get message 'by Friday': A major DWP project is under way working to a November deadline
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-minister-speaks-out-34567402
DWP considering 'more personalised' punishments for benefits rule breakers: Sir Stephen Timms, the Labour Party cabinet member, has issued an update in the ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-considering-more-personalised-punishments-34565340
DWP issues update on Timms Review and Milburn Review as PIP and Universal Credit claimants wait
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-issues-update-timms-review-34560321
Andy Burnham given 3 options for PIP cuts to get welfare bill down: Prime Minister Andy Burnham is awaiting the Timms Review into PIP as economist Paul Johnson ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/andy-burnham-given-3-options-11136437
DWP confirms Universal Credit claimants more likely to face in-person interview instead of phone
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-universal-credit-claimants-34548481
DWP confirms 300,000 people on PIP face reassessment: Sir Stephen Timms, the Labour Party cabinet member, issued an update in the Commons.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-300000-people-pip-34548931
The Spectator Aug 28
Has Burnham gone shy on welfare reform?: No matter how you dress up welfare reform, you cannot withdraw the benefits punchbowl without upsetting people.
spectator.com/article/has-burnham-gone-shy-on-welfare-reform/
DWP told two conditions should be removed from PIP eligibility list in crackdown: The DWP is currently conducting a review into the disability and incapacity ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-told-two-conditions-should-34526054
DWP will contact PIP claimants over reforms to benefits by next Friday: The DWP is running a series of workshops in September and October for claimants
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-contact-pip-claimants-over-34508061
Yorkshire Live Aug 24
DWP to contact selected PIP claimants over disability benefit reforms: Selected Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants are set to receive an update from ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-contact-selected-pip-claimants-34511474
DWP confirms 32 heart conditions that can qualify for PIP ahead of Andy Burnham reforms
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-32-heart-conditions-34433842
DWP Timms Review recommendations update for PIP claimants with long-term conditions
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-timms-review-recommendations-update-34490479
DWP confirms one-off bonus payments for PIP claimants with Friday deadline: Workshops looking at Timms Review recommendation will be held in September and ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-one-bonus-payments-34483953
DWP confirms PIP payments to 'remain' for 300,000 people in new update: The DWP has confirmed it will keep these claims "in payment" for claimants until ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-pip-payments-remain-34478395
Yorkshire Live Aug 15
Key September update for PIP changes as DWP considers report: A massive report is looking at PIPs after a review found disability benefits are 'no longer fit for ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/key-september-update-pip-changes-34461264
DWP confirms one-off bonus payments for PIP claimants from September 15: Workshops set to begin next month
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-one-bonus-payments-34443775
DWP set to look into PIP claimants 'background' before September: Timms Review, chaired by Labour Party minister Sir Stephen Timms, is aimed at improving the PIP ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-set-look-pip-claimants-34444048
DWP gives key PIP appeal change update in new response today: Sir Stephen Timms gave a statement and explained how new methods will be introduced - as claimants ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-gives-key-pip-appeal-34371256
DWP confirms full list of 178 PIP conditions ahead of Andy Burnham cuts: Mr Burnham will receive final PIP recommendations from the Timms Review
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-full-list-178-34364042
DWP told to scrap PIP for 4 common conditions under Andy Burnham: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) PIP caseload figures show four million people now claim.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-told-scrap-pip-4-34356086
Surrey Live Jul 24
MP confirms motability ‘addition’ for people living in these areas: People living in rural areas may face different rules
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/mp-confirms-motability-addition-people-34338114
DWP PIP cuts update after interim Timms Review findings: DWP PIP "must not become another route for cuts" after the damning report last week.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-cuts-update-after-34279743
Key FactsTimms Review Reveals Urgent Need for PIP Reform
Jul 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: birminghammail.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: birminghammail.co.uk
- The Timms Review interim report finds the current PIP assessment system in England and Wales is inadequate for disability benefits.
- The existing points-based method fails to capture the complexity and variability of many health conditions.
- The assessment process is described as dehumanizing and impedes disabled individuals from seeking employment.
- Recommendations include implementing a fairer system that better reflects the diverse needs of disabled people today.
PIP has a profound impact on people’s independent living, dignity, security, and daily lives – and this Review is an opportunity to help shape something better.— Sir Stephen Timms, speaking about the Timms Review of PIP
I lost my Motability car despite being disabled – I had to fight to get it back: Robert Lewis was forced to go to a tribunal to regain his Motability car after a ...
inews.co.uk/news/lost-motability-car-despite-being-disabled-fight-back-4636528
DWP PIP reforms update for all claimants who've claimed since 2020: abour MP quizzed the benefits and welfare team in the Commons this week.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-reforms-update-claimants-34311716
Government's flagship disability benefit not fit for purpose, review finds: The Government’s flagship scheme for disability benefits is fundamentally not fit for ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/must-read/governments-flagship-disability-benefit-not-fit-for-purpose-review-finds-8787712
I lost my Motability car despite being disabled – I had to fight to get it back: Robert Lewis was forced to go to a tribunal to regain his Motability car after a ...
inews.co.uk/news/lost-motability-car-despite-being-disabled-fight-back-4636528
The real-life stories that show the PIP system is broken: People who rely on personal independence payments say the current system is 'traumatic' ...
inews.co.uk/news/real-life-stories-show-pip-system-broken-4636452
The Spectator Jul 11
The problem with the Timms review: The interim report of the Timms review of Pip is a walking contradiction. With the cost of the Personal Independence Payment ...
spectator.com/article/the-problem-with-the-timms-review/
Sheffield MP Clive Betts says drug abusers are given benefits while those with serious conditions are rejected
thestar.co.uk/news/politics/sheffield-mp-clive-betts-says-drug-abusers-given-benefits-while-those-with-serious-conditions-rejected-8788716
PIP assessments face overhaul to get more disabled people back into work: Minister Sir Stephen Timms signals there is a 'strong case' for overhauling ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/pip-assessments-overhauled-more-disabled-people-back-into-work-4627286
Yorkshire Live Jul 08
DWP PIP points system 'worthless' as 4 million claimants face shake-up: The Timms Review into PIP is set to file its interim report this week
examinerlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-points-system-worthless-34255235
Surrey Live Jun 30
DWP update as 60,000 more people could get £340 monthly support: 60,000 more people could be eligible as a result of the change
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-update-60000-more-people-34210738
Surrey Live Jun 30
DWP faces calls to means-test PIP amid disability benefits review: The Department for Work and Pensions has been urged to consider means-testing PIP as part of ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-faces-calls-means-test-34208871
DWP opening up popular benefit to more claimants in eligibility rule change: Sir Stephen Timms has spoken out
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-opening-up-popular-benefit-34151755
DWP makes three under-the-radar changes to PIP with all claimants warned: Changes to the disability benefit, which is paid to 3.9 million people ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-makes-three-under-radar-34096003
3.8 million PIP claimants fail to complete task as DWP cuts update issued: DWP is exploring changes to PIP. It has launched the Timms Review, led by Sir Stephen ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/38-million-pip-claimants-fail-34089596
DWP urges Bradford PIP benefit claimants to come forward now: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging disabled people and those with long-term ...
cravenherald.co.uk/news/26174174.dwp-call-pip-claimants-major-disability-benefit-review/
PIP claimants may be due back payments worth around £5,625 after DWP rule change: The Department for Work and Pensions has identified around 2,400 people due ...
cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/pip-claimants-due-back-payments-34064508
DWP confirms 2026 date over changes to PIP benefit rules: PIP supports people who live with a long-term health condition
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-2026-date-over-34051823
MP Sir Stephen Timms visits Brampton Manor DofE students: Students from Brampton Manor Academy in East Ham shared their experiences with Sir Stephen Timms MP.
newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/26116951.mp-sir-stephen-timms-visits-brampton-manor-dofe-students/
⚠️ The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a public warning to all Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants as the Timms Review deadline ... Show more
📊⚠️ Pressure is growing on the Department for Work and Pensions to reform Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as part of the ongoing Timms Review into ... Show more
DWP criticised for PIP changes excluding young people under 25: Disability charities have said the plans penalise young people ‘because of their age’
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dwp-pip-changes-award-reviews-assessments-25-b2977489.html
DWP tells all 3.9 million PIP claimants to complete form by midnight on May 28: PIP is at the centre of the Timms Review from the Labour government
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-tells-39-million-pip-33934003
Exmouth Journal May 08
Last night Labour lost overall control of Exeter City Council - we spoke with Minister of State for Social Security and Disability ... Show more
Motability new 10,000-mile limit big update as DWP says 'change to be made': Sir Stephen Timms Minister of State for Social Security has said Motability is ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/motability-new-10000-mile-limit-33836419
DWP announces 6 changes for four million PIP claimants - full list: Timms says his review into the disability benefit and welfare payment will be supported by a ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-announces-6-changes-four-33891507
Good news for PIP claimants under new DWP reassessment rules: The benefit is currently being scrutinised by government officials, with disability minister Sir ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/good-news-pip-claimants-under-33862380
No cuts to universal credit for under-22s until at least autumn: Any move to withdraw access to out of work sickness benefits for younger claimants will not come ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/no-cuts-universal-credit-under-22s-until-autumn-4384994
Legacy benefits ending June 2026 as DWP completes Housing Benefit transfer: The DWP will continue to work with claimants and support organisations to ensure the ...
cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/legacy-benefits-ending-june-2026-33814455
DWP making change to PIP and ESA it 'recognises is concerning': PIP and ESA claimants could face a rise in face-to-face assessments
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-making-change-pip-esa-33806925
Yorkshire Live Apr 09
DWP new scheme for disabled people to get into work: Ministers have laid legislation before Parliament
examinerlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-new-scheme-disabled-people-33738057
DWP update on PIP review with important date confirmed: Deadline date for PIP views which could help shape benefits for years to come
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-update-pip-review-important-33627648
PIP disability benefit update to be announced as 4million now claim: Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms has launched a review into PIP
lancs.live/news/cost-of-living/pip-disability-update-announced-4million-33607224
DWP told to make assessment change for 'all' 500 PIP conditions: As the Timms Review is conducted, campaigners from Citizens Advice have demanded the Labour ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-told-make-assessment-change-33595714
DWP issues new update on major Universal Credit and PIP changes coming in 2026: Minister Sir Stephen Timms says far too many people are out of work because of ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-issues-new-update-major-33489006
My PIP was cut because I passed my GCSEs and work full time - it's offensive: Murray Goulder, who suffers from regular seizures, says ‘cruel’ reassessment ...
inews.co.uk/news/pip-cut-passed-gcses-work-full-time-offensive-4231575
My PIP was cut because I passed my GCSEs and work full time - it's offensive: Murray Goulder, who suffers from regular seizures, says ‘cruel’ reassessment ...
inews.co.uk/news/pip-cut-passed-gcses-work-full-time-offensive-4231575
DWP reviewing PIP mobility element with thousands of claimants warned: Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms confirmed the review will be ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-reviewing-pip-mobility-element-33431239
DWP minister says upcoming Universal Credit changes 'might sound a bit hard': The changes will impact Universal Credit claimants with severe health conditions
nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/dwp-minister-says-upcoming-universal-10828033
DWP Universal Credit alert over expanded 'checks' for claimants: New laws will allow officials to request bank account information
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-universal-credit-alert-over-33413474
Inside Swindon's huge Amazon warehouse during unique visit: Swindon is an example for the rest of the country in ways to get young people, and others ...
swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/25852735.inside-swindons-huge-amazon-warehouse-unique-visit/
Everything you need to know as full review of PIP to be launched: PIP claims have grown considerably in recent years
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/everything-you-need-know-full-33366903
Over half of DWP disability assessors quit in a year over feeling ‘despised’: Department for Work and Pensions reveals that health professions are leaving ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dwp-benefit-pip-wca-assessment-lcwra-timms-b2910935.html
DWP PIP review update for people with two common conditions: Sir Stephen Timms has confirmed how the Timms Review will work
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-review-update-people-33330904
DWP PIP assessment tips as most consultations conducted over phone: Millions of people currently receive PIP payments from the DWP
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-pip-assessment-tips-most-36634269
OpinionLabour’s new welfare changes are practical and compassionate – so why not loudly say so?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/29/labour-welfare-changes-politics-stephen-timms
