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UK Government Faces Major Rebellion Over Welfare Cuts
Facing a major rebellion from over 120 Labour MPs, the UK government is considering concessions to its planned welfare cuts, including changes to disability benefit eligibility, to avoid defeat of the bill next Tuesday.
UK Government Faces Major Rebellion Over Welfare Cuts
Facing a major rebellion from over 120 Labour MPs, the UK government is considering concessions to its planned welfare cuts, including changes to disability benefit eligibility, to avoid defeat of the bill next Tuesday.
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52% Bias Score
Labour MPs Prepare Amendment to Delay Disability Benefit Cuts
Moderate Labour MPs are preparing a reasoned amendment to delay the government's planned cuts to disability benefits, aiming for a review of their impact before implementation; as many as 80 MPs may support it, posing a potential challenge to the government's welfare reform.
Labour MPs Prepare Amendment to Delay Disability Benefit Cuts
Moderate Labour MPs are preparing a reasoned amendment to delay the government's planned cuts to disability benefits, aiming for a review of their impact before implementation; as many as 80 MPs may support it, posing a potential challenge to the government's welfare reform.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Reforms
Amid a potential rebellion, the UK government is pushing welfare reforms expected to save £5 billion annually, despite opposition from Labour MPs and disability groups who warn of 'disastrous' effects on vulnerable people; a minister has already resigned in protest.
UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Reforms
Amid a potential rebellion, the UK government is pushing welfare reforms expected to save £5 billion annually, despite opposition from Labour MPs and disability groups who warn of 'disastrous' effects on vulnerable people; a minister has already resigned in protest.
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52% Bias Score
UK Welfare Reform Bill Sparks Labour Party Uprising
Facing a potential collapse of Britain's £326bn social security system, Liz Kendall's welfare reform bill proposes £5bn in savings, including cuts to disability benefits impacting 950,000 by 2030, sparking significant Labour party dissent.
UK Welfare Reform Bill Sparks Labour Party Uprising
Facing a potential collapse of Britain's £326bn social security system, Liz Kendall's welfare reform bill proposes £5bn in savings, including cuts to disability benefits impacting 950,000 by 2030, sparking significant Labour party dissent.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government to Proceed with Welfare Reforms Despite Potential Rebellion
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the government will proceed with welfare reforms despite potential Labour party rebellion, affecting 1.3 million people, mainly through stricter disability benefit eligibility rules; the reforms aim to save £5 billion annually.
UK Government to Proceed with Welfare Reforms Despite Potential Rebellion
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the government will proceed with welfare reforms despite potential Labour party rebellion, affecting 1.3 million people, mainly through stricter disability benefit eligibility rules; the reforms aim to save £5 billion annually.
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48% Bias Score
UK Welfare Reforms Amended Amidst Labour Backlash
UK Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is amending welfare reforms to soften the impact of £5bn annual benefits cuts by 2030, including a 13-week transition period for those losing PIP, additional support for the severely disabled, and a scheme to enable employment without benefit loss, but sign...
UK Welfare Reforms Amended Amidst Labour Backlash
UK Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is amending welfare reforms to soften the impact of £5bn annual benefits cuts by 2030, including a 13-week transition period for those losing PIP, additional support for the severely disabled, and a scheme to enable employment without benefit loss, but sign...
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UK Welfare Cuts Face Labour Rebellion
The UK government plans to cut £5 billion annually from disability and sickness benefits by 2030, sparking a rebellion from over 120 Labour MPs who argue the reforms are unsustainable and lack consultation. The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, intends to press ahead with the changes, despite the th...
UK Welfare Cuts Face Labour Rebellion
The UK government plans to cut £5 billion annually from disability and sickness benefits by 2030, sparking a rebellion from over 120 Labour MPs who argue the reforms are unsustainable and lack consultation. The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, intends to press ahead with the changes, despite the th...
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UK Government's Disability Benefit Reforms Spark Outrage
The UK government plans to reform disability benefits, tightening PIP eligibility and cutting Universal Credit health payments, potentially impoverishing thousands of disabled people and impacting their access to carer's allowance and special needs education.
UK Government's Disability Benefit Reforms Spark Outrage
The UK government plans to reform disability benefits, tightening PIP eligibility and cutting Universal Credit health payments, potentially impoverishing thousands of disabled people and impacting their access to carer's allowance and special needs education.
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64% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Minimal Dissent Over Disability Benefit Cuts
The UK government faces minimal dissent over planned disability benefit cuts despite one government whip's resignation, with the changes tightening eligibility for personal independence payments (PIPs) as part of a £4.8bn welfare reduction program.
UK Government Faces Minimal Dissent Over Disability Benefit Cuts
The UK government faces minimal dissent over planned disability benefit cuts despite one government whip's resignation, with the changes tightening eligibility for personal independence payments (PIPs) as part of a £4.8bn welfare reduction program.
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64% Bias Score
UK Welfare Reforms Spark Labour Backlash
The UK government published the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, tightening disability benefit criteria and delaying access to Universal Credit's health component, prompting a rebellion of 42 Labour MPs who fear the reforms will harm vulnerable individuals while saving "£5bn"...
UK Welfare Reforms Spark Labour Backlash
The UK government published the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, tightening disability benefit criteria and delaying access to Universal Credit's health component, prompting a rebellion of 42 Labour MPs who fear the reforms will harm vulnerable individuals while saving "£5bn"...
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Cuts
The UK government is facing a rebellion over welfare cuts, including changes to disability benefits impacting over 370,000 people, prompting a potential cabinet reshuffle and the offering of concessions to quell opposition.
UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Cuts
The UK government is facing a rebellion over welfare cuts, including changes to disability benefits impacting over 370,000 people, prompting a potential cabinet reshuffle and the offering of concessions to quell opposition.
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40% Bias Score
Disability Benefits Fraud Ring Busted in Agrinio
A criminal ring in Agrinio, Greece, defrauded disability boards by providing benefits to ineligible individuals, causing significant public funds loss; an investigation uncovered a scheme involving a private citizen, an EFKA employee, a lawyer, and an accountant, who colluded to obtain payments for ...
Disability Benefits Fraud Ring Busted in Agrinio
A criminal ring in Agrinio, Greece, defrauded disability boards by providing benefits to ineligible individuals, causing significant public funds loss; an investigation uncovered a scheme involving a private citizen, an EFKA employee, a lawyer, and an accountant, who colluded to obtain payments for ...
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44% Bias Score
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