Government Working to Reduce Welfare Bill

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1. 29 Oct

   Chancellor John Healey has pledged a reduction in the welfare bill ahead of the next general election, in an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

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• 29 Oct Government working flat out to reduce welfare bill, PM says after cost warningsPrime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that the government is working diligently to reduce the rising costs of welfare spending, which could reach £100 billion a year according to recent warnings from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Chancellor John Healey faced questions about when these costs would start decreasing but maintained there was no specific timeline set before the next general election. Treasury…Evening Standard
• 29 Oct Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'Andy Burnham stated his intention to reduce welfare spending "as soon as we possibly can," though he did not commit to achieving this before the next general election, which must be held by August 2029. The current forecast shows welfare spending increasing from £353 billion in the current year to £431 billion by 2031/32. Burnham emphasized a desire for "sustainable employment" rather than making "crude cuts," while…BBC
• 29 Oct Britain will reduce ‘unsustainable’ welfare costs, Finance Minister Healey saysBritish Finance Minister John Healey announced plans to reduce welfare spending, which is projected to cost more than 11% of economic output by 2026, during an interview with the BBC. He emphasized that cuts would not be made through “crude reductions” but did not specify when these changes would take place before the next election in mid-2029 at the latest. Prime Minister Andy Burnham echoed Healey’s commitment to…The Straits Times
• 29 Oct Government working flat out to reduce welfare bill, PM says after cost warningsPrime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the government is working intensively to reduce welfare spending, following warnings from the Office for Budget Responsibility about increasing costs of sickness and disability benefits projected to reach £100 billion annually by the end of the decade. During a visit to Derby, Burnham assured reporters that plans are in place to support individuals transitioning off benefits…Evening Standard
• 29 Oct Government working flat out to reduce welfare bill, PM says after cost warningsPrime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the government is working diligently to reduce the rising cost of welfare spending, following warnings from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that sickness and disability benefits could reach £100 billion annually by the end of the decade. During a visit to Derby, Burnham emphasized the need to support individuals in finding work rather than relying on benefits…Evening Standard
• 29 Oct Government working flat out to reduce welfare bill, PM says after cost warningsPrime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the government is working diligently to reduce welfare spending in response to warnings from the Office for Budget Responsibility, which projected sickness and disability benefits could cost £100 billion annually by the end of the decade. During a visit to Derby, Burnham emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue and preparing for the imminent publication of the Milburn…Evening Standard
• 29 Oct Chancellor claims Labour WILL bring down benefits bill amid outcry at failure to act in Budget... but won't say how and admits it might not happen for years
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• 29 Oct Healey vows to cut welfare bill before next election with ‘tough’ approach to young peopleChancellor John Healey vowed to reduce welfare spending before the next election through a "tough" approach towards young people who refuse job or training support. Interviewed after delivering his budget, which included £100 off energy bills for most households but deferred decisions on defense spending and welfare changes, Healey stated that Britain cannot sustain an increasing benefits bill. The Office for Budget…The Guardian
• 29 Oct Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of workChancellor John Healey appeared on BBC Radio 4's Today programme where he discussed his commitment to reducing welfare costs while addressing youth unemployment. In response to criticisms from both the Conservatives and Reform UK about Labour’s handling of welfare spending, Healey emphasized a moral obligation to assist young people who are out of work. According to the Office for Budget Responsibility, welfare…BBC
• 29 Oct Healey promises reduction in welfare bill before next electionJohn Healey, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, pledged during a BBC interview to reduce welfare spending before the next general election in response to criticism over his first Budget's lack of details on welfare reform. Current welfare spending is forecasted to rise by £19 billion this year to reach £353 billion, with predictions from the Office for Budget Responsibility suggesting it could increase further to £431…BBC

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