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Starmer’s ‘two-tier’ welfare concessions will create a ‘generational divide’, campaigners warn

‘We urge MPs to stand firm against a bill that continues to discriminate, harm, and marginalise’, said Amnesty International

The Independent UK

How Labour’s welfare bill will cut benefits

Keir Starmer’s U-turn has provided welcome relief to many disability benefit claimants – but cuts stay on the table

The Independent UK

How do changes on disability benefit cuts affect Scotland?

THE Labour UK Government have been forced into a major climbdown on disability benefit cuts after facing the prospect of a huge rebellion from party…

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What does the UK spend on welfare – and how much will it rise?

Spending on pensioners accounts for nearly half of the total welfare budget.

Evening Standard

Lesley Riddoch tears into Labour's 'demeaning' benefits cuts on Question Time

Lesley Riddoch has torn into Labour's "demeaning" plans to cut benefits on the BBC's Question Time programme

The National (Scotland)

Labour partially U-turn on benefits cuts in bid to win over rebel MPs

The Labour Government has partially U-turned on its cuts to welfare in a bid to appease rebel MPs

The National (Scotland)

Starmer makes U-turn in bid to head off Labour welfare revolt

Some 126 party backbenchers had signed an amendment that would halt the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill in its tracks.

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UK nations unite against Labour’s 'inadequate' devolution approach

COMMITTEES in all three of the UK’s devolved parliaments have united to call out the UK Government over its “inadequate” engagement with the…

The National (Scotland)

300k Scots 'to lose £500 per year' to Labour's welfare cuts, leading charity warns

HUNDREDS of thousands of Scots face losing £500 every year as a result of Labour’s cuts to disability and sickness benefits ...

The National (Scotland)

Everything you need to know about Labour’s welfare reform U-turn

Ministers will be hoping two key changes will be enough to keep wavering MPs on side

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner defies 120 Labour MPs by refusing to pull showdown Commons vote on benefit cuts

Deputy PM makes pledge amid rumours the government was set to pull the proposed welfare reforms bill amid a major Labour rebellion

Evening Standard

Government dealt resignation blow ahead of benefits cuts vote

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The Independent UK

Labour whip quits over Starmer’s benefits cuts

Vicky Foxcroft says she cannot back reforms to personal independence payments and the health element of Universal Credit

The Independent UK

Scotland refuses to match Labour’s ‘damaging’ welfare cuts

‘There is still time for the UK government to step back,’ a Scottish minister said

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Scotland must 'go beyond mitigating Westminster' with minimum income guarantee

SCOTLAND can go beyond “mitigating a big, bad Westminster government” by making moves to implement a minimum income guarantee in the next…

The Independent UK

Government warned of harsh impact of PIP and Universal Credit cuts

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The National (Scotland)

Two million families 'lifted out of poverty' if Westminster matched Scotland, SNP say

Almost two million families across the UK would be lifted out of poverty if Westminster matched the Scottish Government’s policies on tackling…

The Independent UK

SNP calls on Labour to match Scottish Government action on poverty

The SNP said Scotland is the only part of the UK where child poverty is falling, due to ‘bold’ policies.

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Voices: Rachel Reeves: I saw first hand what the Tories did to kids of my generation

COMMENT : Conservative governments did not care about schools or communities like mine, says the chancellor, as she reveals her motivation behind Labour’s announcement to roll out free school meals for half a million children

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Childcare Benefits Is Britain's Best-Kept Secret: Why 800,000 Families Are Missing Out on £2,000 Each

Martin Lewis reveals Britain's childcare secret: £2,000 yearly savings for 800,000 families. Check eligibility now and save big!

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner wanted migrant benefits cut in latest pushback against Reeves, leaked memo suggests

The leak appears to be the latest in a briefing campaign against the deputy prime minister, who has pushed back on Labour’s economic policies

The Independent UK

Universal Credit payment boost to land in bank accounts today

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

The Independent UK

August 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need

Evening Standard

DWP issues update on cost of living payments - what does it mean for me?

Cost of living payments might be over, but what other financial support can you access?

The Independent UK

DWP benefits and pension payments dates for May 2025

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose last month

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