Welfare cuts
Child poverty hits new record high – before Labour benefit cuts will push 50,000 more into hardship

Child poverty hits new record high – before Labour benefit cuts will push 50,000 more into hardship
The government’s own analysis shows that 4.5 million children are now living in poverty, but it is still pushing forward with plans for benefit cuts
250,000 people will be plunged into poverty by benefit cuts, DWP analysis reveals

250,000 people will be plunged into poverty by benefit cuts, DWP analysis reveals
The government’s own analysis shows that 3.2 million people will lose financial support by the end of the decade as a result of benefit cuts
Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: ‘This is change for the worse’

Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: ‘This is change for the worse’
Charities are urging Labour MPs to “block these dangerous cuts” which will push 250,000 people into poverty
Labour’s rushed cuts to benefits will see severely disabled people plunged into deep poverty
Labour’s rushed cuts to benefits will see severely disabled people plunged into deep poverty
UK loses £118bn a year to poor mental health. Cutting benefits is not the answer
UK loses £118bn a year to poor mental health. Cutting benefits is not the answer
Here’s how to make your voice heard against the DWP’s disability benefit cuts

Here’s how to make your voice heard against the DWP’s disability benefit cuts
Stanley Tucci, Stephen Fry, Rosie Jones and more hit out over benefit cuts: ‘It breaks my heart’

Stanley Tucci, Stephen Fry, Rosie Jones and more hit out over benefit cuts: ‘It breaks my heart’
Disabled people have spent years being attacked as spongers. Labour’s benefit cuts are no different

Disabled people have spent years being attacked as spongers. Labour’s benefit cuts are no different
DWP minister ‘regrets’ making disabled people feel anxious over benefit cuts

DWP minister ‘regrets’ making disabled people feel anxious over benefit cuts
I’m a disabled person claiming benefits – and I’ve lost all hope in the Labour government

I’m a disabled person claiming benefits – and I’ve lost all hope in the Labour government
Benefit cuts are a ‘violation of human rights’ which will harm ill and disabled people, Labour warned

Benefit cuts are a ‘violation of human rights’ which will harm ill and disabled people, Labour warned
Cuts, universal credit and PIP: Everything you need to know about Labour’s benefits overhaul

Cuts, universal credit and PIP: Everything you need to know about Labour’s benefits overhaul
‘I’ll lose my ability to be part of society’: Disabled people fear life after Labour’s benefit cuts

‘I’ll lose my ability to be part of society’: Disabled people fear life after Labour’s benefit cuts
Cuts to benefits would be a ‘grave mistake’, Keir Starmer warned by his own MPs

Cuts to benefits would be a ‘grave mistake’, Keir Starmer warned by his own MPs
Disability benefit cuts could plunge 700,000 households into poverty, Labour warned

Disability benefit cuts could plunge 700,000 households into poverty, Labour warned
DWP reveals new plans to get sick and disabled people into work ahead of benefit cuts

DWP reveals new plans to get sick and disabled people into work ahead of benefit cuts
Slashing billions from welfare will not help people into work or save money, Rachel Reeves warned

Slashing billions from welfare will not help people into work or save money, Rachel Reeves warned
Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say

Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say
DWP’s benefit fraud crackdown blasted as ‘one of the biggest assaults on welfare in a generation’

DWP’s benefit fraud crackdown blasted as ‘one of the biggest assaults on welfare in a generation’
Disabled people were celebrated in 2024 – so why are so many fearing 2025?

Disabled people were celebrated in 2024 – so why are so many fearing 2025?
‘Disturbing’ disability benefit reforms in Labour’s budget could see hundreds of thousands denied help

‘Disturbing’ disability benefit reforms in Labour’s budget could see hundreds of thousands denied help
The human cost of years of DWP and benefits reforms must not be ignored in Labour’s budget

The human cost of years of DWP and benefits reforms must not be ignored in Labour’s budget
John McDonnell fears ‘people will lose their lives’ if Labour cuts benefits in autumn budget

John McDonnell fears ‘people will lose their lives’ if Labour cuts benefits in autumn budget
DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants

DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
Majority of councils unable to help those in crisis after DWP’s support fund ends next month
