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Labour's Child Poverty Plan: Scrap Two-Child Limit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden launches Labour's child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap. He insists further welfare reform is essential to tackle rising costs and help people into work.

Starmer insists Chancellor did not mislead over Budget

PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public and Cabinet over the state of public finances ahead of the Budget. Full details on the OBR leak and welfare reform.

Starmer's post-Budget speech: Key takeaways

PM Keir Starmer defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves and outlined plans for welfare reform and a 'grown-up' EU relationship in a major speech. Discover the key points.

Starmer's welfare reform pledge amid Reeves budget row

Keir Starmer pledges welfare state overhaul to tackle 'poverty of ambition' while Chancellor Rachel Reeves battles accusations she misled public over finances. Read the latest Westminster developments.

Carer's Allowance Report Reveals DWP Systemic Failures

A devastating independent review exposes how the DWP's flawed Carer's Allowance system criminalised unpaid carers, with some driven to consider suicide. Ministers face calls for apology and urgent reform.

Family of 7 to gain £10k as benefit cap lifts

Lisa and David White's five-child family could receive thousands more in benefits as Labour prepares to scrap the two-child limit. Discover how this policy change affects 200,000 large families.

Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.

Badenoch Urges Welfare Reform Over Tax Hikes

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers stark warning to Labour government, urging radical spending cuts and welfare reform over tax increases in upcoming budget.

Trump Proposes Partial Food Stamp Funding Overhaul

Donald Trump unveils plan to shift food stamp funding burden to states, sparking immediate backlash from anti-poverty groups and setting stage for bitter political battle over social safety net.

Benefits crackdown targets caviar and lobster purchases

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's welfare system is set for a major overhaul, with luxury items including lobster, caviar, and premium steaks potentially being banned from purchase through benefits.

Trump food stamp crackdown overturned by judges

In a landmark ruling, federal judges have struck down Trump-era restrictions that would have stripped nearly 700,000 Americans of vital food stamp benefits, dealing a significant blow to the former administration'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'.

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