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Ministers 'determined to fix broken benefits system' - as welfare cuts expected

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Ministers 'determined to fix broken benefits system' - as welfare cuts expectedThe Work and Pensions Secretary has said the government is "determined to fix the broken benefits system" ahead of announcing "radical welfare reforms" next week.
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 The housing minister has defended the government's decision to introduce cuts to the benefit system. The government plans include a £5bn in cuts, making it harder to qualify for the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Matthew Pennycook said the current welfare system is "failing...

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