78 minutes ago ‘Contradiction’ in Government policies to get Britain working, MPs warn

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall took questions about whether her plans to get more people employed clash with a tax rise for employers.

Events

3 hours ago Watch live: Liz Kendall questioned on Labour’s ‘Get Britain Working Again’ employment plans

Watch live as Liz Kendall is questioned on Labour's "Get Britain Working Again" employment reform plans on Tuesday, 26 November.

Economics

4 hours ago Labour bows to pressure from carmakers to rethink strict rules on Britain's transition to electric vehicles after manufacturers issued dire warnings on job losses

Downing Street today confirmed ministers will launch a consultation on current plans following intense lobbying by firms.

Events

17 hours ago Labour is accused of putting off urgently needed reforms to cure sicknote Britain and get two million people into jobs

The Government white paper published today was solely focused on employment support, including a revamp of Jobcentres as well as extra NHS appointments in unemployment hotspots.

Politics

39 hours ago Labour is a risk to Britain's national security and it's 'deeply' worrying, a former MI6 chief claims

Sir Richard Dearlove, who was head of MI6 between 1999 and 2004, has claimed the new Labour government is showing no urgency in the face of international crises.

Events

40 hours ago Sick note Britain! Business chiefs urge Labour to end UK's worklessness crisis

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said that claimants had a 'responsibility' to take a job or engage with training programmes in return for their benefits.

Economics