Labour to scrap PIP assessments but keep benefits cuts
Exclusive: Labour reveals radical plan to replace PIP assessments with new support system while maintaining controversial Tory benefits cuts in first budget.
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Motability scheme faces cuts in Labour budget
Rachel Reeves's debut budget targets Motability scheme supporting disabled drivers, sparking fears of reduced mobility and independence for thousands across the UK.
Reeves targets Motability scheme in £1bn budget raid
Rachel Reeves announces controversial plan to scrap tax exemptions for Motability car scheme users, aiming to save Treasury £1 billion while sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Disabled face Motability cuts in Labour budget review
Exclusive: Labour's first budget could slash vital mobility payments for thousands of disabled people, sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
NDIS rule changes put disabled lives at risk
Exclusive: A Queensland man who survived a catastrophic diving accident faces uncertainty as new NDIS assessment rules could strip away the essential care keeping him alive.
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.
VA disability claims backlog hits crisis levels for veterans
US military veterans confront staggering delays in disability claims processing as the Department of Veterans Affairs struggles with overwhelming demand and systemic challenges.
Trump allies plan Social Security disability cuts
Former President Donald Trump's allies are preparing a radical overhaul of Social Security that could strip disability benefits from millions of Americans, sparking fears of widespread financial devastation.
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 welfare reforms target 400,000 benefit claimants
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride reveals sweeping welfare reforms at Conservative conference, pledging to move 400,000 off benefits and tighten work capability assessments.
Tory welfare shakeup: Disability benefits overhaul revealed
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride unveils controversial reforms targeting disability benefits and housing support at Conservative conference, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
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.
Scotland disability claims double under SNP
Shocking new figures reveal disability benefit claims in Scotland have skyrocketed by 100% since the SNP took power, raising serious questions about healthcare policies and economic impact.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark UK food bank crisis
As Trump administration slashes food stamp funding, British food banks report alarming surge in demand from vulnerable families facing hunger crisis.
400,000 PIP claimants risk losing benefits in DWP review
Hundreds of thousands of disabled Brits face benefit cuts as DWP launches review of Personal Independence Payment awards. Discover if you're affected and what action to take.
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.
DWP Faces Backlash Over £12bn Welfare Cuts Plan
Labour's Pat McFadden condemns DWP's planned £12 billion welfare cuts, warning they will severely impact disabled individuals and low-income families reliant on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments.
NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts
Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.
NDIS cuts funding for Geelong boy's lifesaving care
A Victorian family is fighting for their severely disabled son's future after the NDIS abruptly cut funding for his 24/7 specialist care, leaving them in a desperate situation.
US Schools Face Financial Cliff as Federal Covid Aid Ends
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.
Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.
UN Condemns UK Welfare Cuts as 'Cruel' - Labour Reacts
A United Nations human rights expert has issued a damning indictment of the UK's welfare reforms, warning that cuts to Personal Independence Payments are pushing disabled people into poverty. Labour accuses the government of creating a 'hostile environmen
ITV closes Good Morning Britain canteen in budget cuts
Exclusive: ITV has sparked internal fury after closing the flagship Good Morning Britain staff canteen in drastic budget cuts. Presenters and crew are now forced to bring packed lunches as the broadcaster slashes costs.
Australia's Budget Soars: Record $44bn Surplus Sparks Tax Debate
Australia's budget surplus hits a staggering $44bn, nearly double previous forecasts, igniting fierce political debate over tax cuts and cost-of-living relief ahead of the next election.
Motability Scheme Expands: New Eligibility for Thousands
Major eligibility expansion for the Motability Scheme means thousands with hidden disabilities can now lease a brand-new car, scooter, or wheelchair using their mobility allowance.
Carers denied £1000s due to flawed benefit assessments
Thousands of UK carers with health conditions are being unfairly denied crucial benefits due to a 'deeply flawed' DWP assessment system, a damning new report reveals. Many are missing out on vital financial support they are legally entitled to.
Terminally ill woman kicked out of Costa for medication
A terminally ill woman was left humiliated after being ordered to leave a Costa Coffee branch in Bury St Edmunds for taking her prescribed medical liquid. Husband slams 'heartless' staff as public demands apology.
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