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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed down on proposed welfare reforms after facing opposition from his own party. The planned changes, which would have tightened eligibility for a key disability benefit and reduced another health-related benefit, faced criticism from many Labour lawmakers. The reforms were aimed at helping people find jobs and saving £5 billion annually, but they were projected to cut the income of 3.2 million people by 2030.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff