Politics
Tories Propose Universal Credit Cuts for Low Earners
•Conservative plan to reduce universal credit payments by one-third sparks criticism from charities over poverty concerns and austerity impacts.
24 September 2026
Section
Welfare Reform
Politics
Reform UK Proposes £50bn Welfare Reduction Plan
•Reform UK unveils £50bn benefit cuts targeting disability support and foreign nationals. Finance spokesperson Robert Jenrick details proposals affecting vulnera...
17 August 2026
Society
Disability Benefits Assessment System Fails Review
•Timms review finds disability benefits in England and Wales not fit for purpose. Points-based assessment system needs complete overhaul for mental health condit...
9 July 2026
Politics
UK Firms Get £3,000 Incentive Hiring Long-Term Jobless Youth
•British employers receive £3,000 per long-term unemployed young hire. Government scheme targets 60,000 people aged 18-24 to reduce welfare costs and youth unemp...
29 June 2026