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UK Government's Benefit Cuts Threaten Millions of Disabled

6/3/2025

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The UK government is poised to implement drastic cuts to health and disability benefits, threatening the stability of over three million disabled individuals. Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit could plunge many into deeper poverty. Campaigners and MPs are rallying against these measures, highlighting the severe consequences for vulnerable communities.

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The UK government is poised to implement drastic cuts to health and disability benefits, threatening the stability of over three million disabled individuals. Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit could plunge many into deeper poverty. Campaigners and MPs are rallying against these measures, highlighting the severe consequences for vulnerable communities.