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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves signals no change on welfare cuts

Labour calls for urgent welfare reform amid rising costs and proposed cuts, stressing the system's current inefficiency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There is no moral case': Labour divided over prospect of benefit cuts

Labour faces internal conflict over proposed cuts to welfare benefits amidst concerns for disabled individuals and public perception.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

MPs to vote on disability benefit cuts without knowing full impact'

MPs are voting on disability benefit cuts without knowing the employment impact, risking increased poverty for many individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Ministers scramble to avoid Labour rebellion on disability benefit cuts

The government is seeking to prevent a rebellion by allowing MPs to abstain on controversial disability benefit cuts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves signals no change on welfare cuts

Labour calls for urgent welfare reform amid rising costs and proposed cuts, stressing the system's current inefficiency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There is no moral case': Labour divided over prospect of benefit cuts

Labour faces internal conflict over proposed cuts to welfare benefits amidst concerns for disabled individuals and public perception.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

MPs to vote on disability benefit cuts without knowing full impact'

MPs are voting on disability benefit cuts without knowing the employment impact, risking increased poverty for many individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Ministers scramble to avoid Labour rebellion on disability benefit cuts

The government is seeking to prevent a rebellion by allowing MPs to abstain on controversial disability benefit cuts.
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#welfare-reform
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

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

The Independent strives to provide unfettered access to quality journalism to inform public discourse amidst critical social issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour's controversial benefit cuts podcast

Welfare Secretary Liz Kendall proposes a plan to save £5 billion from the welfare budget by creating a fairer system amid soaring disability benefit claims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

No 10 considers U-Turn on PIP disability benefits freeze'

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism on critical issues by seeking public donations to support their reporting efforts.
Proposed cuts to disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payments, could be dropped due to backlash from Labour MPs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits

The UK government is limiting universal credit benefits for under-22s with disabilities to cut welfare costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Does the UK have a mental health overdiagnosis problem?

The rise in disability claims linked to mental health demands a reassessment of diagnosis and welfare policy.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

'I'm not a scrounger I work, but would struggle without benefits'

The government plans to announce changes to long-term sickness and disability benefits, amidst rising claims and a soaring welfare bill.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

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

The Independent strives to provide unfettered access to quality journalism to inform public discourse amidst critical social issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour's controversial benefit cuts podcast

Welfare Secretary Liz Kendall proposes a plan to save £5 billion from the welfare budget by creating a fairer system amid soaring disability benefit claims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

No 10 considers U-Turn on PIP disability benefits freeze'

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism on critical issues by seeking public donations to support their reporting efforts.
Proposed cuts to disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payments, could be dropped due to backlash from Labour MPs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits

The UK government is limiting universal credit benefits for under-22s with disabilities to cut welfare costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Does the UK have a mental health overdiagnosis problem?

The rise in disability claims linked to mental health demands a reassessment of diagnosis and welfare policy.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

'I'm not a scrounger I work, but would struggle without benefits'

The government plans to announce changes to long-term sickness and disability benefits, amidst rising claims and a soaring welfare bill.
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#social-security
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Sanders: 67,000 Will Die Waiting for Social Security Benefits Due to Musk Cuts

Musk's and Trump's proposals to cut Social Security could lead to significant delays and increased fatalities among Americans awaiting disability benefits.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear - Davey

The government is criticized for lack of detail on welfare changes, leading to fear among beneficiaries.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Social justice

The Social Security Administration's many proposed changes are worrying advocates

The Trump administration's changes to Social Security could severely impact access to benefits for vulnerable populations.
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Corbyn says welfare cuts 'save 5bn at the expense of people with disabilities'

Welfare overhaul criticized for disproportionately affecting disabled individuals amid plans to save over £5 billion annually by 2029/30.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Social Security demands that gay activist living with AIDS repay $200k in benefits

Paul Aguilar faces a $200,000 repayment demand from Social Security for alleged overpayments, questioning the agency's oversight over 13 years.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Retirement

Social Security Administration Will No Longer Allow Changes Made by Phone

The Social Security Administration now requires identity verification online or in-person for benefit changes, complicating access for older and disabled individuals.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Sanders: 67,000 Will Die Waiting for Social Security Benefits Due to Musk Cuts

Musk's and Trump's proposals to cut Social Security could lead to significant delays and increased fatalities among Americans awaiting disability benefits.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear - Davey

The government is criticized for lack of detail on welfare changes, leading to fear among beneficiaries.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Social justice

The Social Security Administration's many proposed changes are worrying advocates

The Trump administration's changes to Social Security could severely impact access to benefits for vulnerable populations.
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Corbyn says welfare cuts 'save 5bn at the expense of people with disabilities'

Welfare overhaul criticized for disproportionately affecting disabled individuals amid plans to save over £5 billion annually by 2029/30.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Social Security demands that gay activist living with AIDS repay $200k in benefits

Paul Aguilar faces a $200,000 repayment demand from Social Security for alleged overpayments, questioning the agency's oversight over 13 years.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Retirement

Social Security Administration Will No Longer Allow Changes Made by Phone

The Social Security Administration now requires identity verification online or in-person for benefit changes, complicating access for older and disabled individuals.
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#poverty
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Observer view on the spring statement: Cutting spending is not the only option, chancellor | Observer editorial

Rachel Reeves faces significant challenges as chancellor, with expected public spending cuts that risk increasing poverty and undermining services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Stain on this country': celebrities condemn cuts to UK disability benefits

Celebrity figures criticize £5bn cuts to disability benefits, urging the government to rethink, citing potential harm to vulnerable populations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Labour's historic attack on disabled people is already wrecking lives. Just ask Kevin | John Harris

The government's benefit cuts could lead to severe poverty among disabled individuals and families.
There is a growing public fear regarding the impact of these cuts on vulnerable populations.
Oxfam condemned the cuts as immoral amidst a surging child poverty crisis.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Observer view on the spring statement: Cutting spending is not the only option, chancellor | Observer editorial

Rachel Reeves faces significant challenges as chancellor, with expected public spending cuts that risk increasing poverty and undermining services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Stain on this country': celebrities condemn cuts to UK disability benefits

Celebrity figures criticize £5bn cuts to disability benefits, urging the government to rethink, citing potential harm to vulnerable populations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Labour's historic attack on disabled people is already wrecking lives. Just ask Kevin | John Harris

The government's benefit cuts could lead to severe poverty among disabled individuals and families.
There is a growing public fear regarding the impact of these cuts on vulnerable populations.
Oxfam condemned the cuts as immoral amidst a surging child poverty crisis.
more#poverty
#benefit-cuts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts

Cuts to disability benefits may lead to higher costs for local councils and strain on care services.
fromYahoo News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Disability benefits claimants' phone calls going unanswered by DWP - 'Trust at an all-time low'

Trust between government and disabled people is at an all-time low due to poor service and long wait times for disability benefits calls.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts

Cuts to disability benefits may lead to higher costs for local councils and strain on care services.
fromYahoo News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Disability benefits claimants' phone calls going unanswered by DWP - 'Trust at an all-time low'

Trust between government and disabled people is at an all-time low due to poor service and long wait times for disability benefits calls.
more#benefit-cuts
#social-security-administration
Retirement
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Gillibrand: Trump's Social Security workforce layoffs will hurt seniors, disabled

The Social Security Administration plans to cut its workforce by at least 7,000, impacting service delivery for millions of beneficiaries.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

SSA weighs axing payments to 170,000 beneficiaries

The proposal to ban payments to beneficiaries without Social Security numbers could disrupt support for thousands, especially vulnerable family members caring for disabled individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Significant workforce reductions' are coming to the Social Security Administration

SSA plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns over service delays for retirement and disability benefits.
Retirement
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Gillibrand: Trump's Social Security workforce layoffs will hurt seniors, disabled

The Social Security Administration plans to cut its workforce by at least 7,000, impacting service delivery for millions of beneficiaries.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

SSA weighs axing payments to 170,000 beneficiaries

The proposal to ban payments to beneficiaries without Social Security numbers could disrupt support for thousands, especially vulnerable family members caring for disabled individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Significant workforce reductions' are coming to the Social Security Administration

SSA plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns over service delays for retirement and disability benefits.
more#social-security-administration
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill - report

Mental health claims are driving up the UK welfare bill significantly post-pandemic.
The Labour government is considering cuts to address the rising costs associated with disability benefits.
Reforms aimed at changing the welfare system are seen as a moral imperative by some MPs.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

House of Lords calls on Labour to curb spending on disability benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The House of Lords is urging the government to reform disability benefits due to rising costs exceeding Armed Forces spending.
fromYahoo News
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The possible PIP changes to disability benefit payments coming in 2025

Significant changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are anticipated in 2025, focusing on assessment processes and potential consultation with disabled individuals.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sutton's new social care charge proposals 'make caring for disabled unaffordable'

Proposed means testing for disability benefits may unjustly burden vulnerable groups, prompting concerns from carers about the ethical implications of such cuts.
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