https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/milburnreview/Recent content in milburnreview on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 15 Jul 2026 05:30:45 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-minister-signals-potential-cuts-to-benefits-for-millions-of-claimants/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:30:45 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-minister-signals-potential-cuts-to-benefits-for-millions-of-claimants/Pat McFadden, the head of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has hinted at possible reductions in benefits payments, emphasizing that the government should do more than simply “write cheques” to claimants. Speaking to The Guardian, McFadden stressed that while support must remain for those unable to work, greater efforts are needed to assist those who can improve their circumstances. “I don’t believe government fulfils its responsibilities simply by writing a cheque.