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The much-awaited government bill introducing benefits changes has been published today and officially introduced to parliament, kicking off the process of getting it into law.

There were no surprises in the snappily-named Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill which outlined and confirmed the tightening of Pip eligibility and acknowledged the concession that there will be a 13-week transition period for those whose benefits are being withdrawn.
Lots of you got in touch with questions about what this all means - so Access All presenter, Emma Tracey, BBC Social Affairs Correspondent Michael Buchanan and Yahoo News UK journalist, Jasmine Andersson, join up with BBC 5 Live Drive to answer them.

Presenter: Emma Tracey
Sound mix: Dave O’Neill
Series Producer: Beth Rose
Editor: Damon Rose
And with special thanks to the Five Live Drive team, especially Kirsty Macaulay!

Published on Wednesday, 18th June 2025.

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