8 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

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12 h. ago The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable

Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds, or $6.5 billion

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14 h. ago Government defends major welfare reforms but charities condemn ‘cruel cuts’

The planned changes have been met with anger from Labour MPs, unions and charities.

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14 h. ago Starmer’s Government faces backlash over ‘cruel’ £5bn cut to welfare

Sir Keir Starmer said failure to reform the system would be ‘morally bankrupt’ but his own backbenchers, unions and campaigners hit back

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14 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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15 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

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15 h. ago Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off

Welfare secretary announces changes aimed at cutting bill by up to £5bn in face of opposition from Labour MPsUK politics live – latest updatesLiz Kendall, the welfare secretary, has faced down angry Labour MPs to unveil drastic cuts to the UK’s benefits system that will leave many sick and disabled claimants worse off.The measures, which the government argues are needed to “fix the broken benefits system” and balance the nation’s books, are expected to cut £5bn from the benefits bill by the end of the decade. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Have Labour's benefits cuts gone too far? Take our poll and have your say

Labour’s plan to cut billions from the welfare bill has sparked unease within the party and with changes potentially slashing upwards of £5 billion in payments, we're asking - is the government cutting too deep?

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15 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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18 h. ago PIP disability benefits and universal credit changes announced by DWP

Disability benefit cuts being announced on Tuesday could reportedly slash some £5bn of welfare payments

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18 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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19 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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19 h. ago Cabinet united over welfare cuts, McFadden says as ministers brace for backlash

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out her plans in the Commons on Tuesday.

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23 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce today? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

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24 h. ago Welfare cuts must not demonise the poor as Labour set to reveal benefits changes

Record View says the welfare reforms must avoid the demonisation of the poor which we saw for 14 years under the Tories.

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30 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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35 h. ago What will the welfare cuts mean for the UK? ...The Standard podcast

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36 h. ago David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – UK politics live

‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last weekThe Reform UK press conference is about to start. There is a live feed here.Nigel Farage is going to announce that 29 councillors have defected to his party, according to the Guido Fawkes website. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce tomorrow? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

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42 h. ago Tensions grow over UK government plan to cut welfare payments

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall prepares to slash spending on health-related benefits

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