Disability Benefit Cuts in UK Trigger Outrage Amid Fears of Deepening Poverty
Jun, 20 2025

Disability Benefit Cuts in UK Trigger Outrage Amid Fears of Deepening Poverty

The UK government’s proposed reduction of £5-7 billion in disability benefits, including cuts to PIP and Universal Credit, has provoked strong backlash from disability groups, MPs, and analysts, who argue this will drive even more disabled people into poverty. Protests and campaigns are intensifying as the public consultation nears closure in June 2025.