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Disability cuts ‘a suggestion’, cabinet minister Nicky Morgan says

Posted on 03/18/2016 by wames

BBC news: Disability cuts ‘a suggestion’, cabinet minister Nicky Morgan says 18 March 2016 Plans in the Budget to cut disability benefits, which have sparked threats of a Tory revolt, are “a suggestion”, cabinet minister Nicky Morgan has said. The proposals … Continue reading →

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Disabled people lose out in March 2016 Budget

Posted on 03/17/2016 by wames

Independant: Budget 2016: George Osborne ‘takes £4.4bn from disabled people to fund tax breaks for rich’, by Adam Withnall, 16 march 2016 The savings from payments to disabled claimants will escalate over the course of this Parliament. George Osborne’s proposed … Continue reading →

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March 2016 budget key points for ill & disabled people

Posted on 03/17/2016 by wames

Disability Rights UK, 16 March 2016: Key changes from the 2016 budget View budget documents Independent living: getting a life Benefits: Disability and sickness benefits 2.76: The budget mentions changes to PIP rules in relation to terminal illness and aids … Continue reading →

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Some key points from the 2015 summer Budget

Posted on 07/14/2015 by wames

A budget full of implications for the voluntary sector from the NCVO As expected, the chancellor announced a slew of welfare changes to reach his £12bn target, many of which had been anticipated or announced in advance. Analysis of their cumulative … Continue reading →

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