5 h. ago What Labour’s welfare cuts mean for benefit claimants – and the other support available

Millions of people will be affected by the changes

Politics

7 h. ago Sadiq Khan: Government must not lose 'safety net' amid welfare changes

In a ‘promise to Londoners’, mayor insists he will speak up over Government’s proposed reforms to benefits system

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9 h. ago A million to lose disability benefit as Labour slashes £5bn from welfare bill

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the wide reaching reforms were needed as the welfare bill was ‘unsustainable’

Economics

12 h. ago What are the key benefit changes in Labour’s welfare overhaul? From PIP to Universal Credit

The works and pensions secretary announced a slate of changes – here’s what you need to know

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12 h. ago A million to lose disability benefit as Labour slashes £5bn off welfare bill

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the wide reaching reforms were needed as the welfare bill was ‘unsustainable’

Economics

12 h. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks £5billion cut to welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

Economics

13 h. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks to cut welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

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13 h. ago Universal Credit pay rise confirmed as part of major benefit welfare reform

The standard allowance is the basic amount you get in Universal Credit before any additional elements or any deductions are taken into account

Economics

15 h. ago Minister vows ‘life on sickness benefits to end’ for millions as Labour looks to stave off rebellion over welfare cuts

Pat McFadden said the government will ensure the welfare state is ‘fit for 21st century’

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16 h. ago Ministers 'united' behind plans to cut welfare as 'too many' claim disability benefits permanently

Pat McFadden said the Government wanted people off work with mental health, depression and anxiety to be given support but not always financially

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18 h. ago Benefits cuts including PIP changes to be revealed today despite backlash

There have been reports that the changes could slash some £5bn of welfare payments including disability benefits

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26 h. ago UK politics live: Labour to unveil plan to slash billions from benefit bill amid backbench backlash

Work and pension secretary Liz Kendall set to unveil plans to slash welfare bill by £5bn in benefits overhaul on Tuesday

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27 h. ago Labour welfare reforms – is cutting benefits the only option?

Major reforms to welfare are expected to be announced this week

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29 h. ago Welfare needs reforming – but Liz Kendall must show her workings

Editorial: To be unveiled this week in a green paper, the government’s plans to move people off benefits and into worthwhile employment will help balance the nation’s books and prove a vote-winner, too. Some dispassionate evidence now would help the reforms command even more public confidence

Economics

32 h. ago 1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform

Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPs

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32 h. ago Sick and disabled face being stripped of £1,200 a year each in welfare benefits as Reeves tries to balance Budget

As the OECD downgraded British growth forecasts, chancellor Rachel Reeves is still arguing over details of benefits cuts ahead of a major statement in the Commons

Economics

32 h. ago What will the welfare cuts mean for the UK? ...The Standard podcast

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33 h. ago Voices: Is Labour’s welfare reform going too far – or is it necessary to balance the books? Join The Independent Debate

Labour’s reforms to benefits aim to reduce economic inactivity and encourage work, but critics warn they could push vulnerable people further into poverty

Economics

40 h. ago Diane Abbott rejects Starmer’s proposal to cut disability benefits: ‘It’s not a Labour thing to do’

Diane Abbott has strongly condemned the government's plans to cut benefits, arguing that reducing financial support is not the answer to helping people move off welfare.

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41 h. ago ‘Labour won't benefit from such cruel cuts to a threadbare welfare system’

The system is broken but Labour are not fixing it – they are kicking away a few more crutches to make it worse, says columnist Kevin Maguire

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