Welfare reform
A year on from Labour's electoral landslide, the party's government has made slow progress, marred by mis-steps and leadership woes. Despite a limited success in planning reform, the administration has floundered on key policy fronts, including a recent U-turn on winter fuel payments for pensioners. The
Welfare reform
British Prime Minister Starmer's government has navigated its first major hurdle with a diluted welfare reform bill, despite intense opposition from within his own party. The passage of the bill in the House of Commons, albeit with concessions, raises concerns about Starmer's ability to deliver on
Welfare reform
A Government proposal to reform welfare payments for sick and disabled people has narrowly passed in the Commons, despite significant concessions made to mitigate the impact on vulnerable groups. The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill will now advance to the next stage in becoming law, but the concessions
Welfare reform
Sir Keir Starmer's recent abandonment of plans to cut disability payments may have averted a historic defeat, but it marks the beginning of his woes. The Labour Government's struggles echo those of Sir Tony Blair, whose first year in office saw a significant rebellion by 47
Welfare reform
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's plan to cut £2 billion from the welfare budget has taken a U-turn, with around £3 billion removed from the proposed cuts. However, the move has not convinced some party members, with several MPs set to vote against the reforms. Rebel Labour MP
Welfare reform
The Labour Party's Welfare Reform Bill is set for a second reading in the House of Commons, with a controversial amendment aimed at cutting financial support for millions of vulnerable people in the UK. Despite concessions, the Bill remains a welfare cut of £3-£3.5 billion per
Welfare reform
The UK government's plan to revise the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has sparked concern among disability advocates and charities. The changes, set to come into effect in November 2026, will make it more challenging for disabled children and adults to claim the benefits
Welfare reform
As the government battles to quell a Labour revolt over disability benefit cuts, millions of people are at risk of being pushed into poverty. The proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit are set to affect hundreds of thousands of claimants, with some MPs warning that the
Welfare reform
Despite a partial U-turn by the UK Government on its welfare cuts, approximately 150,000 people are still expected to be pushed into poverty by 2030. The revised estimate is lower than the initial 250,000 people who would have been left in relative poverty after housing costs under the
Welfare reform
As part of the radical reforms outlined in the 10-year health plan, the NHS will be set targets to reduce economic inactivity for the first time, aiming to tackle the worklessness crisis. Work coaches will be integrated into rehabilitation services, including those for patients recovering from heart attacks or suffering
Prime ministers
Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party, has criticized Labour's handling of welfare reforms, accusing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of being "too weak to hold the line" on making key changes to the welfare system. According to Badenoch, Labour's policies have created
Starmer, Keir
As part of a deal to buy off Labour rebels, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has offered to protect hundreds of thousands of disabled benefit claimants from the government's welfare reforms. The concessions, which will cost the Treasury £1.5 billion, include restricting changes to personal independence payments (PIP)
