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Government defends major welfare reforms but charities condemn ‘cruel cuts’

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

Evening Standard

Deep cuts, Pip and ‘right to try’ work: the key changes in UK benefits overhaul

Disability and sickness benefits will be reduced, but measures aim to protect the most disabled people

The Guardian - UK

People urged to 'flood' UK Government's consultation on benefits cuts

Campaigners have urged people to "flood" the UK Government's consultation on disability benefits cuts with responses ...

The National (Scotland)

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'Not what people voted for': Disability charities furious at Labour benefit cuts

Charities and disability support organisations have accused Labour of dishing out “brutal and reckless” cuts to welfare which should “shame…

The National (Scotland)

Anger over ‘immoral’ reforms as Labour slashes £5bn off welfare

A million to lose disability benefit as Labour slashes £5bn off welfare bill

The Independent UK

Spring Budget: What are the key benefit changes announced by Labour?

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

The Independent UK

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’

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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

Evening Standard

'Act of cruelty': Labour slated for brutal benefit cuts that will 'cost lives'

LABOUR have been slated for introducing devastating cuts to welfare, with a former leader accusing them of an "act of cruelty" that will…

The National (Scotland)

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 MPs

The Guardian - UK

Work and Pensions Secretary sets out overhaul of benefits system

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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

Labour announce £5 billion of welfare cuts with changes to PIP eligibility

LABOUR have announced a £5 billion package of welfare cuts, with a huge number of people now set to be denied the Personal Independence Payment ...

The National (Scotland)

Starmer’s Welfare Cuts Spark Fury – Disabled Brits Could Lose £675 a Month

Sir Keir Starmer is pushing forward with controversial welfare cuts that have sparked outrage—even within his own party.

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Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

Up to 1.2m people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 per year from changes to Pip, Resolution Foundation says – as it happened

Work and pensions secretary says Benefits crackdown will save £5bn by 2030 but disability charities say cuts are ‘immoral’

Evening Standard

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.

The National (Scotland)

When will UK Government announce PIP cuts and DWP reform – and how to watch?

KEIR Starmer’s Labour are poised to announce sweeping cuts to welfare despite mounting backbench anger about the potential extent of the changes…

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Labour Sparks Outrage with Plans for Massive Welfare Cuts – £5 Billion at Risk

Labour’s new Government is gearing up to announce sweeping welfare cuts, with Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall set to unveil the plans on Tuesday. The

The Guardian - UK

I believe Labour cares about those in need, but it must show that. It can’t go on like this

Every Labour government improves the lives of those with the least. But the framing and the targeting of these cuts is wrong, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The National (Scotland)

Who is Liz Kendall? All to know about Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Here is everything you need to know about British Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall amid DWP cuts.

Evening Standard

Government to unveil cuts to benefits amid backbench discontent

The number of people in England and Wales claiming either sickness or disability benefit has soared from 2.8 million to about 4.0 million since 2019.

The Independent UK

37 per cent of Generation-Z consider leaving their jobs

PwC warned of rising levels of economic inactivity

The Independent UK

Welfare needs reforming – but Liz Kendall must show her workings

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: 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

The Independent UK

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

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