19 minutes ago Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live

‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’The chancellor will hold talks with City bosses on Friday at the first meeting of Labour’s British infrastructure taskforce, as the government seeks advice on how to boost investment in the UK.Finance leaders from HSBC, Lloyds and M&G will be among those involved in the discussions, which the Treasury says will take place regularly.We have always said that the work capability assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced alongside a proper plan to support disabled people to work.We will deliver savings through our own reforms, including genuine support to help disabled people into work.” Continue reading...

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24 minutes ago Was Liam Payne's balcony 'easy to fall over'? Hotel staff were 'worried' that railing was not high enough before star plunged to his death with a lighter, a whisky bottle and his phone in his hands

Liam Payne 's body was found in a hotel courtyard next to a lighter, a whiskey bottle and a mobile phone and staff have now revealed they were concerned about the star's access to a low balcony.

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25 minutes ago Murray Foote stepping down as SNP chief executive after a year in role

The former Daily Record editor replaced Peter Murrell in the role in August last year.

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26 minutes ago 'Extremely dangerous' fugitive wanted over sexual assaults in UK arrested at barber shop

A man who was wanted for rape and sexual assaults in Scotland has finally been caught by police in Spain and was handcuffed outside of his barbershop near Madrid

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28 minutes ago Union chiefs claim "toxic culture" at Dumfries high school could lead to staff members walking out

The Educational Institute of Scotland has warned that strike action is a real threat at North West Community Campus

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62 minutes ago Liam Payne had more than 20 injuries when he died but none were defensive new details reveal

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne plunged to his death after 'jumping from the balcony' of his hotel room in Argentina this week

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63 minutes ago Rachel Reeves to push forward with £3bn sickness benefits cut in Budget

Charities warned the cuts would have a ‘devastating impact’ on disabled people

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63 minutes ago Budget 2024 latest: Reeves ‘ditches capital gains tax hike on landlords’ as benefits to be cut by £3bn

Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October

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80 minutes ago Liam Payne ‘dropped by record label’ days before death in heartbreaking setback

Liam Payne's music career received a unfortunate blow only days before his death, as it is alleged his record firm Universal Music took the difficult decision to cancel his contract ahead of his second album.

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95 minutes ago Benefits will be cut, says jobs minister as Rachel Reeves hikes taxes and seeks spending savings in Budget

Taxes which may rise include National Insurance on employers, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and stamp duty

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