Cash-strapped chancellor to pledge changes to welfare system in speech at Tory conference on Monday

Jeremy Hunt is to unveil plans for tougher benefit restrictions on those who “won’t even look for work”, which could include measures to stop those who are persistently sanctioned from claiming.

The chancellor will pledge new changes to the benefit sanction system in his speech to Conservative party conference on Monday, as the government looks to make savings on its welfare bill. He will also announce a move to an £11 an hour living wage, an increase from £10.42.

Continue reading…

You May Also Like

North-west London’s Hindus are proud but some still want an election

On the main day of Diwali locals in Brent are rooting for…

More than a billion people worldwide are obese, research finds

Over past three decades. obesity rates increased fourfold among children and doubled…

Grant Shapps accused of ‘advocating fire and rehire’ to end rail strikes

Transport secretary said he could enact legislation to force through measures sought…

UK Space Agency hopes first woman on moon mission will make it key player

UK wants to be deeply involved in the next frontier of space…