The Work and Pensions Secretary – who is expected to lay out her plans on Tuesday – told MPs that reforms would be published “imminently”. It comes after Downing Street said that there is a “moral and economic case” for reforming benefits, amid backbench disquiet over the expected proposals. Number 10 has also denied that the plans are purely as a result of the UK’s difficult fiscal situation. (PA Graphics)Speaking in the Commons on Monday afternoon, the Cabinet minister said: “I want to say there has understandably been lots of speculation about the Government’s reforms to social security. He said: “I would share concerns about changing support and eligibility to benefits while leaving the top-down system broadly in place.

Source: The Times March 17, 2025 22:00 UTC