Benefits news live: Major PIP and universal credit changes confirmed by DWP

Key announcements:

Work capability assessments will be scrapped by 2028

PIP will not be means-tested, and PIP will not be frozen

Permanent above-inflation rise of the basic rate for universal credit

People claiming universal credit support under limited capability for work-related activity will have payments frozen if existing claimants

New claimants for support under limited capability for work-related activity will have a reduced rate

People claiming universal credit support under limited capability for work-related activity will not be available to under 22s

Scrapping of vouchers in favour of cash payments

PIP assessments will now be recorded to “establish trust”

Will ensure universal credit claimants with the most severe disabilities will never be assessed

Those with long-term sickness or disabilities who want to try returning to work can do so without risking their benefits