Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet is “united” on plans to cut £5 billion from the UK’s benefit bill, with work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall leading welfare reform efforts. Backlash from Labour backbenchers, including Diane Abbott, has sparked criticism, but Chancellor Pat McFadden insists on the necessity of getting people back to work. Concerns over potential cuts to disability benefits, specifically PIP, have prompted a rethink amid fears of increased poverty for thousands of disabled individuals.
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Israel resumes airstrikes on Gaza, five Palestinians killed
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians, with the Israeli military targeting a Hamas military location in the north. The attacks were renewed after both sides accused each other of violating a ceasefire, leading to increased tensions and casualties. Israel dropped evacuation leaflets in Gaza, warning residents of "dangerous combat zones" and stating that the onslaught was "just the beginning" as the conflict escalated further. Full Article
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