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Gov refuses to say which conditions no longer qualify for benefits under reforms

The Work and Pensions Secretary has refused to set out which health conditions will no longer result in access to sickness benefits, as part of the Government’s major welfare reforms. In a statement to the Commons, Mel Stride set out plans to ...

29 Apr 2024 at 18:33

‘No one has grappled with detail’ of assisted dying impact on courts, peer warns

A former Lord Chief Justice has said that “no-one has grappled with the detail” of the impact that assisted dying legislation could have on the court system. Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, who held the role in England and Wales between 2013 and ...

26 Nov 2024 at 09:21

Record number of children in poverty branded ‘an outrage’

The number of children living in poverty across the UK has hit a record high, with campaigners saying they are being failed and forgotten. There were an estimated 4.33 million children in households in relative low income after housing ...

21 Mar 2024 at 17:01

UK unemployment rate jumps by more than expected amid cooling jobs market

UK unemployment rate jumps by more than expected in cooling jobs market

Britain’s unemployment rate has risen by more than expected and earnings growth has eased back once again in the latest sign that economic uncertainty is affecting the UK jobs market. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the ...

19 Apr 2024 at 10:18

Who is running in the race to become Labour’s new deputy leader?

Six MPs have thrown their hat in the ring to become Labour’s next deputy leader. They are vying to succeed Angela Rayner, who quit last week after a row over her tax affairs. Candidates have until 5pm on Thursday to secure the ...

10 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Minister under fire for defending use of food banks ‘to help with expenditure’

A minister has come under fire for suggesting that the reason there is an increased number of food banks is because fuel and energy costs are fixed while food expenditure can be supported by charity. During an opposition day ...

08 Feb 2022 at 18:55

Out of work Britons called on to plug labour shortages as visa rules tightened

Out of work Britons will be offered places on “skills bootcamps” as part of a Government bid to plug gaps in the labour market which were previously filled by overseas workers. Benefits claimants will be given training for ...

21 May 2024 at 00:47

Fact check: New bill suggests benefits cheats could face driving ban

Claims have circulated on social media about the forthcoming Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill. One stated that: “Labour will take the driving licences off those on benefits who have no job, no income ...

24 Jan 2025 at 11:21

Starmer promises action to end ‘shockingly easy’ access to knives online

Online retailers will be forced to put in place tougher checks to stop youngsters buying knives after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it is “shockingly easy” for children to buy blades. Southport murderer Axel ...

22 Jan 2025 at 12:42

‘Hidden army of talent’ among Britons on benefits could plug labour market gaps

Out-of-work Britons are to be offered places on “skills bootcamps” as part of a Government bid to plug gaps in the labour market which were previously filled by overseas workers. Benefits claimants will be given ...

21 May 2024 at 13:55

Jobcentre vans to visit football clubs and retail parks to drive down unemployment

Jobcentre vans will park up outside football matches, mosques and in retail parks across areas with high unemployment, as part of a drive to reduce the number of people out of work. The vans, dubbed mobile ...

10 Feb 2025 at 22:00

UK Government accused of ‘disrespect for devolution’ over welfare cuts

UK Government ministers have been accused of showing a “disrespect” for devolution over the cuts to benefits announced on Tuesday. Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville – who controls ...

19 Mar 2025 at 09:47

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