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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.

Labour Plans to Cut Universal Credit Sanctions

The Labour government is considering reducing financial penalties for Universal Credit claimants who miss job centre meetings. Explore the potential impact on the welfare system and the political debate.

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.

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.

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'.

Universal Credit freeze until 2026 hits millions

Exclusive investigation reveals DWP plans to maintain current Universal Credit rates until April 2026, creating a benefits freeze that could leave vulnerable households thousands worse off amid soaring living costs.

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.

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