Reeves faces backlash over welfare cap freeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting criticism from MPs and charities after confirming benefits will remain frozen despite economic pressures, sparking heated Commons debate.
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Centrelink illegally cancelled JobSeeker payment: Tribunal
A landmark tribunal case reveals Centrelink unlawfully cancelled a JobSeeker payment, raising serious questions about welfare treatment in Australia's social security system.
Benefit cap leaves families with 50p daily after essentials
Shocking new research reveals the benefit cap is pushing thousands of UK families into extreme poverty, with some having less than 50p per person per day for food and other essentials after housing costs.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Under Review in Labour Budget
Exclusive: Cabinet minister signals potential end to controversial two-child benefit limit while Labour prepares massive tax hikes targeting Britain's wealthiest in autumn budget showdown.
Phillipson pressures Labour leaders to scrap benefit cap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson intensifies pressure on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit entirely, exposing internal Labour divisions over welfare reform.
£23bn welfare cuts: New rules for benefits and Motability
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
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.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children
New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.
Energy bill crisis: Act today to save £400
Millions of UK households face devastating energy price hikes this April, but experts reveal simple steps you can take RIGHT NOW to protect your wallet. Discover the crucial meter reading deadline and smart strategies to beat the price cap increase.
Energy bills rise £94 as new price cap begins
UK households brace for winter energy crisis as Ofgem price cap rises today, adding nearly £100 to average annual bills despite falling wholesale costs.
Ofgem Faces Backlash Over Energy Standing Charge Hikes
Millions of UK households face controversial standing charge increases as Ofgem's price cap changes, sparking consumer outrage and calls for reform.
Ofgem hikes energy price cap for winter
Millions of UK households face higher energy costs this winter as Ofgem announces significant price cap increase starting October 1st, adding pressure to already strained family budgets.
Labour keeps two-child benefit cap in budget U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms controversial two-child benefit cap will remain despite previous Labour criticism, sparking immediate backlash from anti-poverty campaigners and MPs.
Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap to Fight Child Poverty
New analysis reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as poverty rates soar. Discover why campaigners and cross-party MPs demand immediate action.
Reeves faces Labour rebellion over benefit cap plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves risks igniting fresh Labour turmoil as she prepares to replace the controversial two-child benefit cap with a new tapered system, facing opposition from her own MPs.
Energy bills to fall as Ofgem cuts price cap
Millions of British households are set for welcome relief as the energy price cap falls by over £100 this summer, though bills remain significantly higher than pre-crisis levels.
Reeves to scrap two-child benefit cap in budget
Exclusive: Labour government set to deliver major welfare reform as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to lift controversial two-child limit on benefits in Autumn Budget announcement.
Australia's remote work-for-dole scheme faces Indigenous exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's controversial remote employment program risks collapse as Indigenous participants abandon scheme in droves, raising urgent questions about welfare policy effectiveness.
Gambling taxes to rise as child benefit cap stays
Rachel Reeves faces backlash as Treasury plans gambling levy increase while maintaining controversial two-child benefit limit, creating fiscal storm.
Reeves: No Scrapping of Two-Child Benefit Cap Under Labour
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares Labour will not abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit or raise taxes in an emergency budget, signalling a major shift in fiscal policy.
Ofgem Price Cap Rise to Push Energy Bills Towards £1,900
Millions of UK households face a devastating winter as the energy regulator Ofgem is expected to raise the price cap, pushing average annual bills towards £1,900. Citizens Advice warns of a 'genuine crisis' without further government support.
Winter Energy Bills to Soar: Can Draughts Tariff Help?
Exclusive: A new 'Draughts' energy tariff could slash your winter heating costs. We reveal how to prepare your home and wallet for the coldest months.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Creating 'Corridor Classrooms', Labour Warns
The controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing schools to the brink, with pupils reportedly learning in corridors. Labour sounds the alarm on a growing educational divide.
Ofgem cuts energy price cap by £122 from October
Millions of UK households will see a welcome reduction in their energy costs this autumn as the regulator announces a significant cut to the price cap, driven by falling wholesale prices.
Ofgem confirms energy price cap drop, cutting bills for millions
Britain's energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed a significant reduction in the price cap, promising lower gas and electricity bills for most households across England, Scotland, and Wales from April.
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.
Calls to Scrap "Cruel" Two-Child Benefit Cap Intensify
Pressure mounts on the government as a coalition of charities, MPs, and faith leaders demands the immediate abolition of the two-child benefit limit, citing soaring child poverty and its devastating impact on families across the UK.
Coca-Cola's Hidden Bottle Cap Secret Revealed
Coca-Cola fans are in a frenzy after discovering the true purpose of a tiny, overlooked feature on the plastic bottle cap that's been hiding in plain sight for decades.
Martin Lewis: Act Now to Stop £100s Energy Bill Hike
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urges households to take immediate meter readings this weekend to avoid being overcharged as the new energy price cap takes effect.
Death Cap Mushrooms: The Forager's Deadly Gamble
A chilling warning from a 1975 Country Diary resounds today: the lethal Death Cap mushroom, often mistaken for edible varieties, poses a severe and often fatal threat to foragers across Britain.
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