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DWP’s Universal Credit Review Saves £1 Billion as New Study Warns of Harm to Claimants

Researchers describe a distressing process that could erode trust in the system.

Universal Credit Hits 8.40 Million as ‘No Work Requirement’ Cases Surge

Tory MP Urges Residency Curbs as Government Defends Ending Two-Child Benefit Cap

LDPR Sends Bills to Government for State-Backed Alimony and a Minimum 'Parental Salary'

Germany Moves to Shift New Ukrainian Arrivals Off Bürgergeld as Rollout Slips Toward Summer 2026

Ruling Parties Raise No Objections to Welfare Recalculation Plan After Court Ruling

MPs Escalate Criticism of Universal Credit Health Cuts as Government Holds to 2026 Rollout

Japan Health Ministry Convenes Expert Panel to Chart Restitution for Unlawful Welfare Cuts

Madhya Pradesh Raises Ladli Behna Allowance to ₹1,500 Ahead of Diwali

UK Refugee Benefits Spending Surges, Prompting Calls for Policy Overhaul

Labour Stands Firm on Two-Child Benefit Cap Despite Mounting Child Poverty

Labour's Welfare Reforms Face Backlash Over Rising Costs and Workforce Decline

Delhi Government Promises ₹2,100 Monthly Aid for Women After 2025 Polls

Scottish Pensioners Win Right to Challenge Winter Fuel Payment Cuts

Starmer Pushes for Long-term Sick to Seek Work with NHS Support