Business cost-cutting increases reliance on welfare, impacting the working population.

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British Chambers of Commerce Universal Credit

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Business groups, including the British Chambers of Commerce and BDO, are urging the government to address rising business costs and tax creep.

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British Chambers of Commerce
organization
- Suffolk Chamber won an award from the British Chambers of Commerce on October 17, 2026.Sat 13:14
Universal Credit
British social security payment system
- The Cabinet presided over policy changes concerning the Labour Party, which is discussing proposals to boost Universal Credit for families.Sat 04:42
- The Oxfordshire county cabinet passed changes to the social care budget and implemented cuts to the Universal Credit health element.Sat 04:42

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Welfare spending in England grew faster than median pay as of October 1, 2026.Oct 7
The Labour government reduced the benefits penalty on October 9, 2026.Oct 9

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