National Budget 2026

[Taf]

With only days before Labour tells us how they are going to impoverish many of us even more, what are your predictions for the content?

I suspect that Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will cease as a cash payment to the disabled and will be replaced by an expansion of Disabled Facilities Grants. That means provision of walking sticks, Zimmer frames and wheelchairs. Or modification of kitchens and/or bathrooms, or provision of ramps, handrails and hoists in and around the home. All Means Tested, and not just on the claimants's savings or investments, but those of the entire household.

I also expect all disability assessments to return to face-to-face interviews with medical evidence requirements rising, especially in the capability to work area.

I cannot see how they will deal with many crossing the first Personal Tax Allowance threshold, except perhaps by ignoring that situation where the person only receives the State Pension and nothing else, excluding Pension Credit.

Garages are lobbying for an increase to the maximum that they can charge for MOT tests, the figures doing the rounds are around £95.

[Carth]

The garage I use still does the MOT for £45 . . and it takes 30 minutes.
Far as I'm concerned that equates to £90 an hour, which isn't far short of what a solicitor charges for a 5 minute appointment

[peanut]

I reckon any cuts to PIP etc would be by a way of reducing the numbers. Face to face assessments and medical evidence will be more involved. Also a minimum age PIP to apply for it but the likes of ADHD, anxiety and depression will be the ones they'll try to stop.

As the the fearmongering post above not very helpful.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by peanut

I reckon any cuts to PIP etc would be by a way of reducing the numbers. Face to face assessments and medical evidence will be more involved. Also a minimum age PIP to apply for it but the likes of ADHD, anxiety and depression will be the ones they'll try to stop.

As the the fearmongering post above not very helpful.

This is what l hear.

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Originally Posted by peanut

I reckon any cuts to PIP etc would be by a way of reducing the numbers. Face to face assessments and medical evidence will be more involved. Also a minimum age PIP to apply for it but the likes of ADHD, anxiety and depression will be the ones they'll try to stop.

As the the fearmongering post above not very helpful.

l agree.

[Carth]

is it my post that's referred to as 'fearmongering?

[peanut]

Originally Posted by Carth

is it my post that's referred to as 'fearmongering?

Not at all.

[papa smurf]

it's squeaky bum time, i suppose everyone will work out how they believe they should not be targeted by benefit cuts

whatever happens just remember you voted for this

[peanut]

Originally Posted by papa smurf

it's squeaky bum time, i suppose everyone will work out how they believe they should not be targeted by benefit cuts

whatever happens just remember you voted for this

Well by that comment the alternative would be a whole lot worse.

[Taf]

I also reckon that the UK will follow the EU and slap taxes on items arriving from China. A Temu Tax if you like. France started by applying a small fee for each small packet "to help the postal system", and then the EU decided on a far more punitive tax system that will "help the commercial sector". Help them rip us off more likely.

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Originally Posted by peanut

a minimum age PIP to apply for it

Claimants have to be 16 years old to apply, and most are forced to do so as Disabled Living Allowance stops at that point.

[Itshim]

Need to rise cash from someone, honestly, as long as it's NOT me l don't care. Be honest, do you want them taking it off you!

[papa smurf]

Originally Posted by Taf

With only days before Labour tells us how they are going to impoverish many of us even more, what are your predictions for the content?

I suspect that Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will cease as a cash payment to the disabled and will be replaced by an expansion of Disabled Facilities Grants. That means provision of walking sticks, Zimmer frames and wheelchairs. Or modification of kitchens and/or bathrooms, or provision of ramps, handrails and hoists in and around the home. All Means Tested, and not just on the claimants's savings or investments, but those of the entire household.

I also expect all disability assessments to return to face-to-face interviews with medical evidence requirements rising, especially in the capability to work area.

I cannot see how they will deal with many crossing the first Personal Tax Allowance threshold, except perhaps by ignoring that situation where the person only receives the State Pension and nothing else, excluding Pension Credit.

Garages are lobbying for an increase to the maximum that they can charge for MOT tests, the figures doing the rounds are around £95.

so you might lose your pip but you get access to a walking aid

Originally Posted by papa smurf

whatever happens just remember you voted for this

I did not

[Mr K]

Reform would abolish PIP altogether. I suspect this is why their support has collapsed , they didnt realise a lot of their support claimed it

[papa smurf]

Originally Posted by Paul

I did not

i didn't get to vote, no photo id ,it arrived the day after the election

Originally Posted by papa smurf

i didn't get to vote, no photo id ,it arrived the day after the election

Thats not an issue here, we all have postal votes.