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‘Vow to support disabled people into jobs undermined by work coach shortfall’

A National Audit Office report found wide variation in the rate at which job centres in different areas got people into work.

The Independent UK

'It's a gamble': Economist gives verdict on UK Government benefit cuts

The UK Government is unlikely to see a boost in employment rates on the back of making cuts to disability benefits, an economic expert has said.

The National (Scotland)

Westminster 'respect' for Holyrood questioned amid 'silence' on benefit cuts

A Scottish minister has said the so-called "respect agenda" between Holyrood and Westminster "is not working" as she criticised…

The National (Scotland)

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No evidence Labour welfare cuts will get more people into work, OBR says

The spending watchdog’s says it was not provided with an analysis of how the reforms could boost employment

The Independent UK

How Rachel Reeves’ welfare cuts will affect your benefits - and how much they’ll save

The chancellor has revealed how benefits will be changing for millions of claimants

The Independent UK

DWP Letter Sparks Panic as £5,000 Fines Threaten Claimants Amid Massive Benefit Cuts

Benefit claimants across the UK are being warned to keep a close eye on the post, as new letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The Fashion Central

Welfare in numbers: The facts behind Britain’s soaring benefits bill

As Labour attempts to tighten Britain’s burgeoning welfare belt, Alicja Hagopian and David Maddox investigate the true cost of the welfare state

The Independent UK

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Pip cuts will ruin disabled people’s lives. This is Labour’s poll tax moment

Letters: Readers share their sadness and frustration at the government’s plan to cut benefits including personal independence payment

The Guardian - UK

Ministers urged to act as thousands more hit by UK carer’s allowance debts

Latest overpayment figures bring total number falling foul of ‘cliff-edge’ rules on earnings to 144,000

The Guardian - UK

Inside the battle to make ends meet as benefits fail to keep up with soaring rents

New analysis has found almost half of all private renters who receive housing benefit experience a shortfall between the government support and monthly rents. Holly Bancroft and Albert Toth speak to claimants and charities about the struggle to keep up with rising rents

The Independent UK

May 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose in April

The Independent UK

One in 12 of UK workforce could be economically inactive from sickness by 2030

The projections were published by the Department for Work and Pensions as part of the Keep Britain Working independent review.

Evening Standard

Who is Torsten Bell? The DWP minister who admitted he can't live on £70 per week

TORSTEN Bell is the Labour MP for Swansea West and the Minister for Pensions in the Department for Work and Pensions.

The National (Scotland)

DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

Martin Lewis discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefits ...

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The Independent UK

Spring Budget: What are the key benefit changes announced by Labour?

The work and pensions secretary announced a slate of changes – here’s what you need to know

The National (Scotland)

When will UK Government announce PIP cuts and DWP reform – and how to watch?

KEIR Starmer’s Labour are poised to announce sweeping cuts to welfare despite mounting backbench anger about the potential extent of the changes…

The National (Scotland)

Who is Liz Kendall? All to know about Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Here is everything you need to know about British Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall amid DWP cuts.

The Independent UK

Is cutting benefits the only way to save money on welfare?

Major reforms to welfare are expected to be announced today

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The Independent UK

Are mental health conditions overdiagnosed in the UK - and what does it cost the NHS?

Mental health disorders are driving the rise in health benefit claims; but is Streeting’s claim of “overdiagnosis” the issue?

The National (Scotland)

How do DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit impact Scotland?

THE UK Government is reportedly set to introduce a sweeping range of social security reforms in a bid to slash £6 billion off the benefits bill ...

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s plan to overhaul long-term benefits is laudable, putting a moral slant on it is not

Painting a veneer of morality over welfare cuts risks people fighting a tougher battle for support they need

The Guardian - UK

‘How can I not charge my wheelchair?’ The real effects of benefit cuts for millions of disabled people

One of those waiting for Labour’s announcement explains why he depends on personal independence payments

The Independent UK

DWP delivers fresh compensation details for 57,000 benefit claimants – from eligibility to payments

The DWP has revealed exactly how much claimants can expect

The Independent UK

Inside PIP: The ‘broken’ health benefit Labour could cut even further

People with first-hand experience of the health benefit speak to The Independent

The Independent UK

The DWP forced over 680,000 people to pay for its own mistakes. Now campaigners want the law changed

Exclusive: The DWP must ‘take responsibility’ for its mistakes, campaigners say

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