Starmer's 2026 plan to cut living costs and woo MPs
Keir Starmer pledges 2026 will see bills fall and lives improve, launching a charm offensive with MPs at Chequers amid voter anger and internal party friction.
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Starmer's 2026 plan to cut living costs and woo MPs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises voters will feel life improve in 2026, focusing on energy bills, interest rates and ending the two-child benefit cap. Read his strategy.
Benefit families set for £140k equivalent income under Labour
Analysis shows parents working minimal hours could see income match a £140k salary after Labour's two-child benefit cap lift. Read the full impact of the 'Benefit Street Budget'.
26 Key Money Changes for Your Wallet in 2026
Your complete guide to the 26 major financial changes in 2026, including the end of the two-child benefit cap, inheritance tax reforms, and key dates for bills and taxes. Plan your year now.
Key meter reading date before Ofgem price cap rises
Ofgem's energy price cap rises on 1 January 2025. Submitting an accurate meter reading on 31 Dec or 1 Jan can ensure you don't overpay. Here's how to do it.
Ex-Health Secretary Alan Johnson criticises BMA over strikes
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Johnson accuses the BMA of obstructing NHS modernisation and criticises its Christmas strike action. He also backs scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Labour Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap in Poverty Fight
The Labour government's new child poverty strategy, including scrapping the two-child benefit limit, aims to lift half a million children from poverty. Discover the details and impact.
Two-child benefit limit scrapped, but child poverty fight continues
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts warn far more action is needed to truly tackle the UK's deep-seated child poverty crisis. Read the analysis.
Government launches child poverty strategy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a moral and economic case for tackling child poverty, with a key £3bn move to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The strategy aims to help 550,000 children by 2030.
Government launches strategy to cut child poverty by 550,000
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a £3bn strategy to tackle the 'shocking' child poverty crisis, aiming to improve life chances and ease pressure on public services. Read the full plan.
Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
Starmer's 'Moral Mission' to Reform Welfare After £16bn Rise
PM Keir Starmer declares a 'moral mission' to reform the UK's welfare system, targeting youth claims, despite a recent £16bn annual spending increase. Read the full analysis.
Starmer insists 'no misleading' in Budget row
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public over the economy ahead of the Budget. OBR head resigns after leak probe.
HMRC £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Poll: Voters back scrapping two-child benefit cap
Exclusive polling reveals public support for ending the two-child limit. Failing to tackle child poverty could most damage Labour's re-election hopes. Read the full analysis.
Jaywick celebrates benefits boost as Reeves axes child cap
Residents in one of Britain's most deprived seaside towns react to Rachel Reeves' Budget that increases welfare spending by £16bn annually and scraps the two-child benefit cap.
Benefit Changes Spark Debate in UK's UC Capital
Rachel Reeves' Budget decision to lift the two-child benefit cap ignites fierce debate in Lozells, Birmingham, where 22.3% of working-age residents claim Universal Credit. Discover the community's divided reaction.
Reeves defends Budget comments amid headroom row
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her Budget approach against opposition claims she misled public about fiscal situation. Read the full analysis of the £4.2bn surplus debate.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in April 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the two-child benefit cap will be abolished in April 2026, lifting 450,000 children from poverty. Discover the full impact.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Lifted: Impact Revealed
Analysis reveals families in high-immigration areas nearly twice as likely to benefit from Labour's scrapping of the two-child benefit cap. Discover the local impact and political fallout.
2026 UK Benefit Rates: Universal Credit, PIP & Pension Rise
Millions in the UK to see income changes in April 2026 as DWP reveals new benefit and state pension rates. Universal Credit rises, PIP changes and the two-child cap ends.
Poll: Public Rejects Reeves' Budget as Unfair
A new YouGov poll reveals the British public's harsh verdict on Rachel Reeves' Budget, with most finding it unfair and unaffordable. Discover the key findings and political fallout.
Parents spend 76% of income on bills
A mother of three welcomes the two-child benefit cap scrap, revealing the financial strain of parenting as new data shows families are cutting back on essentials.
Labour scraps two-child benefit cap in Budget move
Keir Starmer abolishes the two-child benefit cap, calling it a 'failed social experiment' that pushed children into poverty. The £3bn move will lift 450,000 children from hardship.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped by Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the two-child benefit cap, lifting an estimated 450,000 children out of poverty. See how your constituency is affected.
SNP accused of gaslighting voters over policies
John Swinney's SNP faces accusations of political gaslighting over benefit caps and business taxes. Discover how Nationalists oppose policies they once supported.
Badenoch defends two-child benefit cap amid criticism
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces backlash over supporting the controversial two-child benefit limit. Read the full analysis of this welfare policy debate.
Budget 2025: Your Calendar for Key Changes
Your complete guide to when every major Budget 2025 change hits your wallet, from the state pension rise to the end of the two-child benefit cap. Plan your finances now.
Starmer defends Budget raising taxes to protect public services
PM Keir Starmer defends a £26bn tax hike in Rachel Reeves' Budget, saying it was needed to protect the NHS and lift 500,000 children from poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Reeves defends budget as workers face tax rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget, admitting working people will pay more tax but vowing to grow the economy. Get the latest on tax thresholds and economic forecasts.
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