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DWP's Universal Credit payment reduction powers exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' controversial authority to reduce Universal Credit payments under specific circumstances, affecting thousands of claimants across the UK.

Court blocks Trump's food stamp cuts for 700,000 Americans

A US federal court has struck down Donald Trump's controversial attempt to remove nearly 700,000 Americans from food stamp programmes, dealing a significant legal defeat to the former president's welfare reform agenda.

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.

Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts

Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.

UN: Welfare cuts fuelling far-right rise in UK

A damning UN report reveals how welfare cuts have become a breeding ground for populism and far-right extremism across Britain, with experts warning of democratic backsliding.

Government slashes museum funding in major shake-up

Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.

Tory minister suggests means-testing state pensions

A senior Conservative frontbencher has suggested implementing means-testing for state pensions, potentially stripping payments from older Britons with significant savings in a major welfare system shake-up.

Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan

The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.

Tory Conference Explodes Over Welfare and Immigration Clash

The Conservative Party conference descends into chaos as deep welfare cuts collide with controversial immigration policies, exposing major rifts within the party while Labour positions itself as the government-in-waiting.

Tory welfare crackdown: Stride unveils benefit cut plans

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride announces sweeping welfare reforms at Conservative conference, targeting long-term sick and disabled claimants with stricter assessments and potential benefit reductions.

Trump Plans Social Security Disability Benefit Overhaul

Former President Donald Trump reveals controversial plans to restructure Social Security disability benefits, raising concerns about welfare system changes and their potential impact on international claimants.

DWP Plans Major Welfare Cuts to PIP and Universal Credit

Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed Department for Work and Pensions reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments could dramatically reduce support for disabled claimants amid cost-of-living crisis.

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