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Disability Benefits Slashed: Protests Erupt Over Cuts

7/20/2025

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The government is set to slash disability benefits, tightening access to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and cutting the health element of Universal Credit for new claimants by half. Critics warn these drastic measures will push disabled individuals into poverty and compel them to find work without proper support. Protests, spearheaded by groups like Disabled People Against Cuts, are intensifying.

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Story summary

The government is set to slash disability benefits, tightening access to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and cutting the health element of Universal Credit for new claimants by half. Critics warn these drastic measures will push disabled individuals into poverty and compel them to find work without proper support. Protests, spearheaded by groups like Disabled People Against Cuts, are intensifying.