Chancellor Healey pledged to set out plans by the end of the year to reduce what he called an “unsustainable” welfare bill. The Conservatives criticised him for not providing more details on welfare reform in his Budget.
WHO:Chancellor Healey
WHAT:Pledged to set out plans to reduce welfare spending by the end of the year.
WHEN:Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 2:51 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Healey said the welfare bill was “unsustainable.”
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