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4 months ago

Minister says welfare budget unsustainable' amid reports Reeves has earmarked billions in cuts UK politics live

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming spring statement will include significant welfare cuts due to changing economic conditions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Minister says welfare budget unsustainable' amid reports Reeves has earmarked billions in cuts UK politics live

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming spring statement will include significant welfare cuts due to changing economic conditions.
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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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#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls says plans to cut disability benefits won't work'

Ed Balls criticized proposed cuts to disability benefits, arguing they unfairly impact vulnerable individuals and are ineffective in addressing fiscal challenges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls says plans to cut disability benefits won't work'

Ed Balls criticized proposed cuts to disability benefits, arguing they unfairly impact vulnerable individuals and are ineffective in addressing fiscal challenges.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month 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
1 month 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.
UK politics
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

We need to get a grip': Reeves pushes back after cabinet criticism of welfare cuts

The Independent is committed to accessible journalism, reporting key issues without paywalls, and highlights the backlash against imminent welfare cuts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Starmer moves to crush welfare rebellion with speech to Labour MPs

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights ongoing political challenges faced by Labour regarding welfare cuts and internal dissent.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

We need to get a grip': Reeves pushes back after cabinet criticism of welfare cuts

The Independent is committed to accessible journalism, reporting key issues without paywalls, and highlights the backlash against imminent welfare cuts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Starmer moves to crush welfare rebellion with speech to Labour MPs

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights ongoing political challenges faced by Labour regarding welfare cuts and internal dissent.
#disability-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK's most severely disabled

Welfare cuts proposed by Keir Starmer could deeply affect over 600,000 severely disabled individuals, averaging £675 monthly loss.
Eligibility for Personal Independent Payments will tighten despite backlash.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK's most severely disabled

Welfare cuts proposed by Keir Starmer could deeply affect over 600,000 severely disabled individuals, averaging £675 monthly loss.
Eligibility for Personal Independent Payments will tighten despite backlash.
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
4 months ago

UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds

The UK has fallen behind other nations in living standards due to welfare cuts and stagnant incomes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rachel Reeves to cut 10,000 civil service jobs in effort to lower government costs

Rachel Reeves vows to enhance UK's economy by cutting government costs, reducing civil service jobs, and possibly scrapping a tech tax amidst welfare cuts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds

The UK has fallen behind other nations in living standards due to welfare cuts and stagnant incomes.
fromEater
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's relentless': Britons react to April bill rises amid Labour's benefit cuts

Everything is going up faster than my income. I'll have to cut back on heating and find ways to reduce my food bill.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

First minister refuses to back welfare cuts

Morgan expressed her desire to reserve judgment on the UK's welfare cuts until understanding their specific impact on Wales, highlighting ongoing uncertainties.
UK politics
#disabled-benefits
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Wealth tax would be almost impossible to implement, leading economist warns

Implementing a wealth tax poses significant challenges, despite public support, according to economist Paul Johnson.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Starmer is warned against appeasing' Trump with tax cut for US tech firms

Keir Starmer is warned against appeasing Trump while considering tax cuts for US tech companies that could hurt disabled citizens and public services.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Reeves defends welfare cuts plan after report that over half of cabinet are unhappy UK politics live

Starmer faces challenges with Ukraine's defense coordination and domestic economic issues, particularly cuts to welfare benefits affecting Labour party unity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Reeves defends welfare cuts plan after report that over half of cabinet are unhappy UK politics live

Starmer faces challenges with Ukraine's defense coordination and domestic economic issues, particularly cuts to welfare benefits affecting Labour party unity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Reeves's dilemma: break your tax pledges or cast Labour adrift from its principles | Heather Stewart

Labour faces a conflict between tax pledges and the need for welfare cuts due to economic challenges.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Fiscal rules are unnecessarily pushing the Chancellor into rushed, half-baked policy decisions - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government's fiscal strategy is adjusting due to changing economic forecasts, focusing on welfare cuts and new efficiency measures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Liz Kendall's stages of welfare cuts: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance | John Crace

Liz Kendall's role as work and pensions secretary led to significant cuts in the welfare budget, challenging her political beliefs and personal ethics.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?

Changes to PIP could harm vulnerable individuals as government seeks to reduce welfare spending.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Cuts to welfare. Cuts to international aid. Has Labour lurched too far to the right?

"Pip to me has been a godsend. It gets me out. If you're stuck in the house, depression kicks in. It affects your mental health."
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Corbyn blasts the government 'should be more honest' as Chancellor prepares billions in welfare cuts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Government only cites 'difficult choices' when they are harming the most vulnerable people in society. There's never money for the poor, but always enough for war.
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