"Benefit cuts" refers to a reduction or decrease in the support or aid provided to individuals or groups. It usually implies a reduction in financial assistance, resources, or services that people receive, which can impact their livelihood or well-being.
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- Raising the retirement age would fall under the category of benefit cuts, but it seems rather unlikely to happen, even with the incoming Republican government. (fool.com)
- Those of working age would pay the price for the move, which would see housing benefit cut further and women encouraged to return to the workplace more aggressively. (politics.co.uk)
- Labour will reverse benefit cuts in other areas, but offers little defence against these three big hits - choosing to focus on other areas of public spending. (politics.co.uk)
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