The government's flagship Welfare Reform Bill, external, applying to England, Scotland and Wales, looks set to "ping pong" between the Lords and Commons. Peers have inflicted a series of defeats but the government says it will use parliamentary rules on "financial privilege" to get it through. Here's a guide to the main flashpoints:
CHARGES FOR CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY
OVERALL BENEFIT CAP
EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
UNIVERSAL CREDIT - SPARE ROOM PENALTY
UNIVERSAL CREDIT - DISABILITY ADDITIONS
DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE
WHAT IS THE WELFARE REFORM BILL?
HAS THE GOVERNMENT MADE ANY CONCESSIONS?
WHO IS OPPOSING IT?
WILL IT GET THROUGH?
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