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Burnham aims to cut welfare bill as soon as possible amid debate
UK welfare spending is forecast to hit £431bn by 2031/32, as the government faces pressure over reform timelines.

UK Think Tanks Warn of Painful Years and Falling Living Standards
Resolution Foundation reports working households will see incomes drop by 1,050 pounds, while IFS warns of the worst decade on record.

Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and deliberate
BBC analyzes the UK's latest micro-focused Budget addressing Middle East energy shocks, 65 billion pounds extra borrowing, and welfare reforms.

UK Welfare Spending Projections Spark Government Action
BBC analysis reveals UK welfare costs are forecast to reach 431 billion pounds by 2032, putting pressure on Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration.
