The government is expected to tighten eligibility criteria for disability benefits, potentially leading to some current recipients of PIP losing out. The reforms aim to cut the welfare bill and provide more support for finding work, while protecting payments for the most vulnerable. Despite concerns from Labour MPs, the government plans to ensure that those clearly unable to work will not face reassessments and will keep their payments. However, those with less severe conditions may see their eligibility tightened, resulting in some losing benefits. The reforms also include more frequent reassessments for some claimants, but those with permanent or degenerative conditions may be exempt. The government insists the changes are necessary for economic sustainability and to offer opportunities for those who can work, while ensuring security for those who cannot.
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Theresa May hits back at Kemi Badenoch over Tory leader’s claim net zero by 2050 is ‘impossible’
Former prime minister Theresa May rebuked new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch for claiming that achieving net zero by 2050 was "impossible." Badenoch faced backlash from business leaders and former Tory ministers for her comments, with May asserting that the goal is challenging but feasible, supported by the scientific community and necessary to combat climate change. May emphasized the importance of taking action now to prevent further climate-related risks and costs in the future. Full Article
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