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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Leading disability charities issue warning about Motability cuts

Seventy charities urge the government to reconsider planned cuts to the Motability scheme, warning disabled people will face barriers to employment, education, medical care, and independent living.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
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Disability charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE

A disability charity CEO declined an MBE, citing Budget cuts, Motability changes and government policies that deepen inequality and harm disabled people.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Leading disability charities issue warning about Motability cuts

Seventy charities urge the government to reconsider planned cuts to the Motability scheme, warning disabled people will face barriers to employment, education, medical care, and independent living.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reform UK would restore two-child benefit cap, Jenrick says in policy U-turn

As part of a full-frontal attack on benefits, Jenrick also said the Motability scheme, which enables disabled people to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair to help them be independent, would be reformed to end abuse where expensive cars are handed out for conditions like tennis elbow, and paid for by working people who can't afford those cars themselves.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Tories pledge to block Motability access for people with ADHD and anxiety

Conservative proposals would tighten enhanced PIP eligibility, excluding many mental health conditions and restricting access to the Motability vehicle-leasing scheme.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Budget 'tone deaf' and 'a bit pathetic', says AO World boss as Reeves refuses to rule out further tax rises

Rachel Reeves' Budget drew sharp business criticism as tone-deaf, prioritising welfare and potential tax rises over growth, investment, and private-sector confidence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Chancellor says she can't leave welfare untouched' this parliament as budget looms

The government will reform welfare, potentially ending VAT and insurance tax exemptions for Motability cars and restricting premium brands, raising up to about £1.2bn.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Reeves plots 1bn cut to Motability scheme for disability benefit claimants cars

Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans Motability reforms to cut tax breaks and remove luxury cars, aiming to save around 1bn amid wider fiscal pressures.
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