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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves must rethink how tax and spend decisions are made after welfare U-turn | Heather Stewart

Labour's recent U-turn on welfare cuts highlights the flaws in the current fiscal policy approach.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Two-tier' welfare concessions will create a generational divide', campaigners warn

The Independent champions accessible journalism while covering crucial issues like welfare cuts, aiming to provide balanced narratives amidst political tension.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves says she cannot rule out autumn tax rises after damaging' week

Tax rises in autumn budget are possible; resigning has never been considered despite a turbulent week.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Welfare cuts could leave thousands of disabled women trapped with abusers'

Thousands of disabled women could find themselves trapped with abusers as a result of the government's upcoming welfare cuts, campaigners have warned, despite Sir Keir Starmer offering significant concessions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise fresh funds

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may extend the freeze on income tax thresholds to raise funds after recent U-turns on welfare cuts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Minister says Labour's welfare bill rebels trying to do their job well' as No 10 considers concessions UK politics live

Number 10 is preparing to offer concessions to Labour MPs amid a major rebellion over the government's planned welfare cuts.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Truth About Trump's Proposed Cash-for-Kids Savings Scheme

The proposed child investment accounts do not offset regressive cuts in welfare programs and disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ministers step up efforts to quell growing rebellion over UK welfare bill

The government is intensifying efforts to quell a growing rebellion over welfare cuts, with whips stepping up contact with MPs and strategists drawing up plans for a mini-reshuffle.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ministers on resignation watch list' over benefit cuts, Harman reveals

The Independent prioritizes unbiased reporting and accessible journalism over paywalls, focusing on crucial societal issues.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Disability benefit cuts to hit 700,000 families already in poverty, DWP forecasts show

Disability benefit cuts will worsen conditions for 700,000 families in poverty, limiting their ability to find employment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jobcentres will no longer force people into any job' available, minister says

"I cannot live with the idea that there's people in this country who think that no one wants them."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves should ease fiscal rules to prevent emergency spending cuts, IMF says

IMF urges Rachel Reeves to relax fiscal rules to prevent emergency cuts and improve economic management.
fromEater
3 months ago

Cutting Food Stamps Isn't Just Cruel, It's Also Bad Economic Policy

House Republicans passed a bill enforcing severe cuts to Medicaid and SNAP that would negatively impact low-income Americans and the economy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Half of people fear timing of assisted dying law alongside benefits cuts, poll shows

The public is concerned about legalizing assisted dying amidst welfare cuts, reflecting greater awareness of potential risks than some advocates suggest.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Tell us: how will Labour's planned disability welfare cuts affect you?

Labour's proposed £4.8 billion cuts to disability welfare payments would severely impact millions of households, changing eligibility and payment structures.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Starmer warned benefit cuts to hit 800,000 and be as toxic' as winter fuel changes

Sir Keir Starmer's recent benefit cuts could adversely affect around 800,000 legitimate disability claimants, raising concerns about the political fallout similar to pension cuts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

No 10 reviewing winter fuel payment cut after Labour slump in local elections

Government is reconsidering winter fuel payment cuts amid fears of electoral backlash.
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3 months ago

Lib Dems warn 15,000 Southwark households to lose welfare payments under Labour's 'cruel' reforms - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

These proposed welfare cuts will lead to more than 15,000 households in Southwark losing support, totaling £33 million stripped from residents receiving disability-related payments.
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