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Starmer set to announce welfare climbdown

成人快手 understands cuts to benefits will only affect future claimants

The government is expected to announce a significant compromise on planned benefits changes to placate Labour rebels. Multiple sources tell the 成人快手 existing claimants of the Personal Independence Payment (Pip) will continue to receive what they currently get, as will recipients of the health element of Universal Credit. Instead, planned cuts will only hit future claimants. Ministers are also expected to fast-track a 拢1bn support plan originally scheduled for 2029.

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