Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs
Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.
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Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped
Many usually loyal Labour MPs had voiced strong opposition to the idea, with the government expected to make billions in welfare cuts.BBC News - 1h -
Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs
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'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.BBC News - 4d -
'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts'
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.BBC News - 3h -
Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.BBC News - 4d -
Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts
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Rachel Reeves insists changes to welfare needed
Labour MPs have been expressing unease about the proposed cuts to welfare, ahead of announcements next week.BBC News - 1d -
Consumer sentiment plunges on worries about tariffs and inflation
Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer worries about President Trump's trade wars.CBS News - 1d -
Consumer sentiment plunges on worries about tariffs and inflation
Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer worries about President Trump's trade wars.CBS News - 1d
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Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped
Many usually loyal Labour MPs had voiced strong opposition to the idea, with the government expected to make billions in welfare cuts.BBC News - 1h -
Could Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party?
Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting - but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.BBC News - 14h -
Military planning for Ukraine peace to begin, says PM
Military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss practical plans to ensure Ukraine's security.BBC News - 10h -
US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis
The US president cites the armed group's recent attacks in the Red Sea as justification.BBC News - 34m -
At least 34 dead as tornadoes tear through southern US
The unpredictable storms have hit Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma, whipping up fires and overturning trucks.BBC News - 8m
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