UK Government announces £5bn cuts to welfare system

The Scottish Government described it as devastating for disabled people.

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They have been branded the biggest shakeup to the welfare system in a generation.

The UK Government has announced reforms to benefits that will amount to £5bn worth of savings.

The cuts to the health top up for universal credit have been met with strong opposition from charities, as well as some Labour MPs.

The Scottish Government described it as devastating for disabled people.

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