16 h. ago DWP benefit cuts to push 150,000 people into poverty despite partial U

The figure is down from the 250,000 extra people estimated to have been left in relative poverty after housing costs under the original proposals.

Politics

16 h. ago Benefits cuts could force 150,000 more people into poverty despite U

The figure is down from the 250,000 extra people estimated to have been left in relative poverty by 2030 under the original plans

Politics

17 h. ago DWP says 150,000 more people pushed into poverty by benefit cuts, not 250,000 as forecast said before U

Analysis says, allowing for concessions to welfare bill announced last week, cuts will still push people into relative povertyThe Department for Work and Pensions has just published an analysis saying that, allowing for the concesssions announced last week, the welfare cuts will still push an extra 150,000 people into relative poverty.Here is the key chart from the document. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago People on benefits could be up to £8,000 better off than new claimants under 'two

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is still facing backlash from his own MPs who have argued concessions to welfare reform do not go far enough

Economics

1 week ago DWP's new PIP points test could see 800,000 people lose £4,500 a year in benefits

Hundreds of thousands of people could lose out on thousands of pounds a year

Economics

1 week ago DWP announces update on PIP changes ahead of major benefits shake up

It is thought proposed changes to PIP will slash benefits for about 800,000 people

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