4 d. ago The six big changes to the welfare system announced by the UK Government

There are warnings that vulnerable people will be hit particularly hard

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4 d. ago Five economic factors that will govern Rachel Reeves’s spring statement

The chancellor will address MPs on Wednesday, warning of tough spending cuts amid rising government borrowing costsWhat to expect from Rachel Reeves’s (brief) spring statementRachel Reeves will give her spring statement on Wednesday, with a warning that spending cuts are required because “the world has changed” amid rising government borrowing costs.After announcing deep cuts to welfare, provoking a fierce backlash within her party, the chancellor will present updated forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on the outlook for the economy and government finances. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Sickness benefits bill ‘devastating’, Keir Starmer says as he defends £5billion cut to welfare

The Government announced a raft of welfare measures it says will help bring more people back into jobs, and which will save billions of pounds

Economics

1 week ago Full extent of DWP PIP changes revealed as one MILLION to lose entitlement

The Government's welfare cuts and DWP benefits changes were announced on Tuesday

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1 week ago Sickness benefits bill ‘devastating’, Starmer says as he defends reforms

The Government announced a raft of welfare measures it says will help bring more people back into jobs, and which will save billions of pounds.

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1 week 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

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago Work and Pensions Secretary sets out overhaul of benefits system

The Government has announced announced a series of planned reforms to the welfare system.

Economics

1 week 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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2 w. ago UK government announces reforms to fix ‘broken’ welfare system

Package aims to cut benefits bill by up to £5bn a year and includes measure to encourage return to work

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