Welfare
Coverage of Welfare in the Nexus archive.
- Europe is balking at cutting welfare to fund defence
Most Europeans want stronger armed forces but are unwilling to pay for them by cutting welfare.
- Andy Burnham rules out 'crude cuts' to welfare - as he hints that taxes will have to rise
Andy Burnham has ruled out 'crude cuts' to welfare and indicated that taxes may need to increase. The statement suggests a shift in policy approach to address financial challenges.
- Labour MPs warn Burnham not to cut welfare to fund defence boost despite '£15bn' hole in Starmer's plan
Labour MPs have warned against cutting welfare to fund a defense boost, citing a £15bn funding gap in Starmer's plan. The MPs oppose using welfare reductions to address the budget shortfall.
- Power shift: Will Burnham’s big plan work
Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister in three weeks and will outline a 10-year plan for the economy, welfare, and devolution in a Manchester speech. The article examines the feasibility of his 'good growth in every postcode' pledge and the political dynamics surrounding cabinet appointments and defense policy.
- Welfare is the focus of government, says Deputy CM
The Deputy CM states that welfare is the government's primary focus. The announcement highlights a policy emphasis on social welfare initiatives.
- Kerala Budget: Fiscal health, welfare, growth in focus as Congress-led UDF govt to present Revised Budget on June 19
The Congress-led UDF government in Kerala is set to present a Revised Budget on June 19, focusing on balancing fiscal realignment with revenue mobilization for welfare initiatives like Indira Guarantees and large-scale development projects. The budget aims to address concerns outlined in the White Paper on State finances while supporting growth.
- Economic justice central to resisting neo-fascism: Patnaik
Patnaik stated that economic justice is central to resisting neo-fascism. Left leaders highlighted welfare, equality, and cultural intervention during an EMS memorial event.
- John Healey and his No2 quit as Starmer and Reeves put welfare and Net Zero before national security - all while military leaders warn we haven't faced such a global threat for generations
John Healey and his No2 group resign as Starmer and Reeves prioritize welfare and Net Zero over national security. Military leaders warn of a generational global threat.
- How much more tax can we take? Rachel Reeves hints burden will rise AGAIN to fund defence boost - as Labour refuses to cut welfare
Rachel Reeves suggests tax burdens may increase further to fund a defense boost, while Labour maintains its stance against welfare cuts.
- ANDREW NEIL: The Labour minister's brutal truths about his party and welfare will resonate on the streets of Makerfield
Andrew Neil discusses a Labour minister's blunt truths about his party and welfare, which are expected to resonate in Makerfield. The focus is on welfare policies and internal party dynamics.
- Reform UK support could plateau as it relies on socially conservative views, study finds
A study led by John Curtice finds Reform UK's reliance on socially conservative views may limit its poll ratings, as the party's strategy increasingly aligns with minority voter perspectives. Recent recruits to the party show stronger support for diversity and welfare compared to earlier supporters.
- NIGEL FARAGE: Labour's now the party of welfare not work. We'll smash its Red Wall into a smouldering pile of rubble
Nigel Farage criticizes Labour for prioritizing welfare over work and vows to dismantle its political stronghold, the Red Wall. He uses aggressive rhetoric to frame Labour as out of touch with working-class values.
- Balancing UK’s welfare and defence spending ‘not zero-sum game’, minister says
UK Treasury minister James Murray defends the government's approach to balancing welfare and defence spending, asserting it is not a zero-sum game. He highlights plans for the largest defence investment increase since the Cold War amid concerns over global security volatility. Murray declined to specify when the delayed defence investment plan will be released.