Reeves criticised by Labour MP on benefits cuts
A Labour MP has strongly criticised the chancellor's plans to substantially cut welfare spending over the next few years.
Disabled father says welfare reforms have prompted fear
Ryan Swanepoel was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the age of 20 and uses a wheelchair after losing mobility in his arms ...
West Country Labour MPs divided over government cuts to benefits
Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher has told his constituents he won't be voting for the cuts when they go before Parliament. | ITV News ...
Full list of ways to qualify for free bus pass after DWP rule change
People who will no longer be eligible for PIP payments under new DWP rules may still be able to access free travel passes ...
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Labour’s big betrayal: This war on the poor will backfire badly – not least among its own MPs
Worryingly for Starmer and Reeves, MPs elected last year are starting to go public with their opposition to welfare cuts, writes John Rentoul – and there are growing numbers prepared to vote against ...
DWP PIP conditions most likely to miss out on up to £4,500 from benefits shake-up
Labour's Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced major shake-up plans for the welfare system, with huge changes ...
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Thousands face loss of support in major welfare shake up
ON Tuesday of last week, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, delivered a significant green paper outlining seismic changes to the ...
Thousands face loss of support in biggest shake up to welfare in a generation
ON Tuesday of last week, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, delivered a significant green paper outlining seismic ...
UK Welfare Reforms to Drive 250,000 More People Into Poverty
(Bloomberg) -- A quarter of a million people, including 50,000 children, will be pushed into relative poverty in the UK by ...
Ministers play down likely rise in poverty from UK welfare cuts, says charity
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a hefty spending squeeze in her 2025 Spring Statement as part of plans to deliver ...
Morgan doesn't know 'direct effect' of welfare cuts
The Welsh government still does not know how welfare cuts announced in Wednesday's Spring Statement will affect Wales, the ...
Extra 50,000 children could be pushed into poverty over welfare changes, says government assessment
Labour MPs have begun voicing their disquiet after the government's own impact assessment was published - with one accusing the chancellor of making "cruel" choices.