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The earliest dates PIP and universal credit could change under benefits reform
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The immediate action is now centred on universal credit (UC), with confirmed changes from April this year.
That means the earliest point at which PIP rules could change is the end of 2026 – and even then, only for new claimants.
Instead, Starmer has approved a slower, review-led approach, using the Timms Review as both a political shield and a long-term roadmap for reform.
The most controversial disability reforms originally centred on PIP, which supports people with the extra costs of a disability or long-term health condition.
At its core, the Timms Review is about preparing PIP to play a much bigger role in the benefits system later in the decade.