uk benefits

'Let Me Finish': Liz Kendall Clashes With Trevor Phillips Over Government Benefit Crackdown

The Sky News presenter told the work and pensions secretary: "I'm hearing the carrot, I'm not hearing the stick."
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'Horribly Familiar': Starmer Under Fire For Cracking Down On Benefit Fraud 'Like The Tories'

Critics, experiencing a sense of deja vu, are pointing out how Labour promised to implement change when they got into government.
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Labour Split? No.10 Rejects Minister's Claim It Is 'Considering' Lifting 2-Child Benefit Cap

But Keir Starmer's spokesperson denied a suggestion Bridget Phillipson had spoken out of turn.
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Rishi Sunak Accused Of 'Reckless Assault' On Disabled People In Benefits Crackdown

A major overhaul of the welfare system could see people with depression and anxiety stripped of their payments.
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Jeremy Hunt Facing Cabinet Opposition Over Plan To Cut Benefits

Justice secretary Alex Chalk said the government must "must do everything we can for the most disadvantaged in society".
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Ministers Rinsed Over Plan To Woo Mums Back To Work With 'Letter Writing Campaign'

"Oh wow I’m sure a letter to mums will suddenly make childcare affordable," one critic said.
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Exclusive: Boris Johnson's 'Benefits To Bricks' Policy Fails To Get Off The Ground

The idea was derided as a “red meat” policy designed to shore up the former prime minister's leadership.
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What Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement Means For You And Your Bank Balance

We are facing the highest tax burden for at least the last seven decades.
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Rishi Sunak Signals Benefits And Pensions Will Rise With Inflation In Autumn Statement

His comments came as the consumer prices index hit 11.1% - the highest rate in 40 years.
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Gordon Brown Warns Real-Terms Benefit Cuts Will Trigger A 'National Uprising'

"This is making the poor pay the price."
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