Understanding the Controversy Over the U.K. Government’s Welfare Bill
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The U.K. Parliament narrowly progressed a controversial bill on Tuesday evening that stands to limit access to key welfare payments, should it become enacted. Titled the Universal Credit (UC) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Bill, the measure looks at increasing the requirements needed to access certain disability and mental health benefits. The proposal has been labeled "Dickensian" by some disapproving lawmakers. Changes to PIP would apply to England and Wales, whilst UC adjustments
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