Government's watered-down benefits bill clears Commons

The government's benefits bill, which includes a watered-down version of the proposed cuts to universal credit, has cleared the House of Commons. The bill, if passed, would become law within a month. The legislation aims to implement some reductions in universal credit, a key social security program in the UK. However, the proposed cuts have been scaled back compared to the initial plans, following criticism and pressure from various stakeholders. The bill's passage through the Commons suggests the government's intention to move forward with the changes, despite ongoing debates and concerns raised by opposition parties, welfare organizations, and some members of the public. The article does not provide further details on the specific provisions of the bill or the extent of the cuts to universal credit. It suggests that the legislation, in its current form, has garnered sufficient support to clear the initial parliamentary hurdle, but its final outcome remains to be seen as it progresses through the legislative process.