Tag: welfare
Anxiety over welfare cuts rises among Labour MPs
Iain WatsonPolitical correspondentEPAThere has been some unease in Labour's ranks over the planned savings in the welfare budget.The government's newl [...]
Welfare change uncertainty has created fear, says Ed Davey
BBCLiberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has accused the government of "stirring up fear and anxiety" by failing to provide enough detail about its wel [...]
Under 22s will not get incapacity benefits under welfare shake-up
Under-22s with long-term illnesses or disabilities will no longer be able to claim a health top-up on universal credit under government plans.It was o [...]
Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up
Brian WheelerPolitical reporterPA MediaThe government has announced plans for major changes to the benefits system aimed at cutting the growing amount [...]
Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts
Some current recipients of health and disability benefits are likely to lose out under a planned overhaul of the welfare system, which is expected to [...]
The major question thrown up by Labour’s welfare plans
BBCIn the next 24 hours and then over the following fortnight up until the Spring Statement, the government is going to talk a lot about a broken welf [...]
Starmer faces discontent over welfare system shake-up
Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting discontent as the government prepares to announce changes to the welfare system.Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Ke [...]
Reeves signals no change on welfare cuts as MPs call for flexibility
PA MediaChancellor Rachel Reeves told journalists the government needs to get a grip on welfare spending, on a visit to RosythRachel Reeves has double [...]
Worsening mental ill health behind rising welfare bill, report says
Rising levels of mental ill health are causing the UK welfare bill to balloon, new economic research suggests.More than half of the rise in 16 to 64-y [...]
How big is the welfare budget and where might cuts fall?
PAChancellor Rachel Reeves has earmarked "several billion pounds" in draft spending cuts to welfare ahead of her Spring Statement, according to the BB [...]
Welfare reform is next, but Labour ministers are treading carefully
Henry ZeffmanBBC chief political correspondent•@hzeffmanPA MediaWhen Sir Keir Starmer was preparing to run for the Labour leadership in 2020, his camp [...]
DWP must focus on work not welfare, says minister
The Department for Work and Pensions will shift its focus from welfare to work under a Labour government, the department's new minister has said. In a [...]
Do Tory plans to save £12bn in welfare payments add up?
The Conservatives are promising to make more cuts to National Insurance if they win the election. Part of the plan to pay for it is a significant redu [...]
Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in welfare speech
The PM will say the focus should be on "what work you can do", but Labour says he has run out of ideas.
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MPs attempt to revive animal welfare measures
Banning live animal exports, trophy hunting imports and criminalising dog theft are back on the agenda.
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