Rachel Reeves says welfare system 'letting people down' ahead of expected cuts
Thursday, 6 March 2025 Rachel Reeves has said the welfare system is "letting down taxpayers", while she again committed to reaching 2.5% in defence spending by 2027 due to the "enormity of the situation" facing European security.
Martin Lewis said the government's decision to U-turn the winter fuel payment is a "huge relief" for pensioners. Rachel Reeves confirmed on Monday that pensioners earning less than £35k will be eligible to claim winter fuel payments this coming winter.
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Shadow housing secretary Kevin Hollinrake has expressed concern about the UK housing crisis worsening due to potential spending cuts. It comes as Rachel Reeves prepares to announce the government's spending plans until the next election.
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Winter fuel payments will extend to everyone over the state pension age with an income of or below £35,000 a year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced. Sky News
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Rachel Reeves has announced that the universal credit health element will be cut by around half and then frozen for new claimants. The chancellor also announces a £1bn investment "to provide..
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give her Spring statement in the House of Commons this lunchtime, where she is expected to announce welfare cuts and a boost to defence spending. Report by Brooksl. Like..
Thursday, 6 March 2025
Rachel Reeves has said the welfare system is "letting down taxpayers", while she again committed to reaching 2.5% in defence spending by 2027 due to the "enormity of the situation" facing European security.
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