联合王国提议17项普遍信贷改革,可削减数百万人的福利,从而引起对贫穷的关切。
UK proposes 17 Universal Credit changes that could cut benefits for millions, raising poverty concerns.
一份新报告警告说,对联合王国普遍信贷制度的17项拟议修改可能导致对数百万受援者的惠益大幅削减,有可能影响家庭收入,增加财政压力。
A new report warns that 17 proposed changes to the UK's Universal Credit system could lead to significant benefit cuts for millions of recipients, potentially impacting household incomes and increasing financial strain.
政府在关注生活费用和贫困水平上升的同时,正在对这些变化进行审查,这些变化包括更严格的资格规则、降低工资数额和更加严格的工作要求。
The changes, which include stricter eligibility rules, reduced payment amounts, and tighter work requirements, are under review by the government amid concerns over rising living costs and poverty levels.
宣传小组告诫说,这些调整可能对弱势人口,包括单亲和残疾人,产生不成比例的影响。
Advocacy groups caution that these adjustments may disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including single parents and disabled individuals.