The UK government is set to announce major welfare reforms aimed at reducing benefit spending by billions of pounds. The changes, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, are expected to tighten eligibility criteria and push more people back into work. Reports suggest that sick and disabled individuals could lose up to £1,200 per year in benefits. Despite backlash, Labour insists the Cabinet is united behind the plans. The reforms come as the OECD downgrades the UK's economic growth forecast, increasing pressure on the government to balance the budget.
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Universal Credit explained and what major benefit changes could be announced today
The shake-up comes as Labour moves ahead with its plans to cut benefit spending by billions of pounds by pushing more people back into work - but what exactly could be announced today?
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Pat McFadden defends changes to welfare system as he insists Cabinet 'united' behind plans - despite backlash
Pat McFadden has defended the Labour government's plans to shake up the benefits system. Reforms - due to be announced later by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall - are expected to include a tightening of eligibility criteria and new support to get people into work.
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