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The latest figure is the highest since comparable records began in 2002/03.

At least 200,000 more children were living in poverty in the UK in 2024 compared to 2023, latest figures show

The Chancellor denied there will be further tax rises or spending cuts at the autumn budget in order to balance the books.

An impact assessment, published today by the Department of Work and Pensions, said 3.2 million families will lose an average of £1,720 a year as a result of the changes

Backbenchers express anger as impact assessment shows 3.2 million households will be worse off

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Reeves’ benefit cuts to plunge 250,000 people into poverty, government admits

THE UK Government has announced a fresh set of welfare reforms set to plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.

Former Labour MP Zarah Sultana challenged Rachel Reeves, who “has accepted £7,500 worth of free clothing and recently took freebie tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter”, on whether Wednesday’s spring statement represents the “change” promised at last year’s general election.

The Scottish Finance Secretary addressed MSPs after the Chancellor’s spring statement on Wednesday.

Charities had already reported a surge in calls and visits to their advice pages following a welfare reform announcement last week.