What Labour’s welfare cuts mean for benefit claimants – and the other support available Millions of people will be affected by the changes The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
Shocking figures reveal extent of Labour's cuts to disability benefits AROUND 900,000 people on Universal Credit and 1.2 million claiming PIP could cost up to 1.2 million people between £2400 and £6300 per year from… The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
Analysis: Labour are cutting benefits in ways the Tories only dreamt of LABOUR’S swingeing cuts to disability benefits are reckoned to be the biggest on record. The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
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 ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
Labour panned for 'hiding' impact assessment of benefit cuts LABOUR have been criticised for failing to publish an impact assessment of sweeping cuts to disability benefits. The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
People urged to 'flood' UK Government's consultation on benefits cuts Campaigners have urged people to "flood" the UK Government's consultation on disability benefits cuts with responses ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
'Not what people voted for': Disability charities furious at Labour benefit cuts Charities and disability support organisations have accused Labour of dishing out “brutal and reckless” cuts to welfare which should “shame… The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
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 Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
The main points from Liz Kendall's DWP overhaul, at a glance The Labour Government is set to overhaul the welfare system, but has been accused of pushing more people into poverty. The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
Is cutting benefits the only way to save money on welfare? Major reforms to welfare are expected to be announced today The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
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 National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025
Labour MPs Revolt Over Planned Benefits Cuts as Government Prepares “Radical Welfare Reforms” Labour MPs are publicly raising concerns over the upcoming cuts to the benefits system, with details expected to be revealed next week. The Fashion Central · Mar 16, 2025
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 · Mar 14, 2025
Number on Universal Credit for health or disability up by half a million in year Of the 2.5 million total last year, 10% were under 25 years old. The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
The Fashion Central · Mar 11, 2025 BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg Slammed for Controversial Question on Benefits Cuts The UK Government is preparing to slash over £6 billion from the welfare budget, with plans to tighten access to disability benefits and cut Universal Credit.
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025 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
The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025 What DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit mean for you 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 Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 Labour told benefits ‘not a lifestyle choice’ as Reeves refuses to rule out PIP cut Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to cut welfare spending in her Spring Statement later this month
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 DWP confirms major Universal Credit change coming for millions in April There are around 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK
The Fashion Central · Mar 6, 2025 DWP Faces Major Budget Cuts as Government Targets Benefits and Welfare Fraud Crackdown The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), responsible for Universal Credit and PIP, is set to face significant budget cuts.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not working Millions of people claim the DWP benefit
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025 DWP warned over new powers to spy on ‘everybody’s bank accounts’ ‘It is not just benefits claimants who will be targeted,’ MPs told
The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025 How stigma, fear and the UK welfare system harm women in informal self-employment Self-employment is often championed as a route out of poverty for the unemployed and those on low incomes, offering independence, flexibility and financial autonomy. However, for informally self-employed women in the UK, the reality is very different to these kinds of entrepreneurial success stories.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2025 Labour to plunge record number of children into poverty, think tank warns LABOUR’S proposed benefits cuts will take child poverty to levels not seen for nearly 30 years, experts have warned.
The Fashion Central · Feb 24, 2025 DWP Slashes Benefits for 500,000 Claimants as Harsh New Sanctions Take Effect In a determined drive to enforce compliance with benefits rules, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has sanctioned a staggering 602,000 claimants between November 2023 and October 2024.