6 h. ago Labour rebels hit back at Keir Starmer as DWP disability benefit cut revolt grows

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to press on with the controversial reforms to disability benefits - despite being rocked by a revolt of at least 119 Labour MPs

Events

18 h. ago Attendance Allowance rules older people should know or monthly DWP payments could stop

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week on the non-means tested benefit from the DWP.

Politics

18 h. ago Scots Labour MP urges colleagues to vote against DWP benefit cuts next week

Brian Leishman said asked his fellow Labour MPs "to do the right thing and stop the proposed changes to our welfare system."

Politics

27 h. ago DWP chief Liz Kendall warned disability benefit cuts will lead to 'appalling poverty'

The warning came as the Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall prepared to defend the controversial measures at a behind-closed-doors meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party

Events

27 h. ago DWP disability benefit cuts rebellion as over 70 Labour MPs reject plans

The Mirror understands the Labour backbenchers - including 10 chairs of Commons committees - have signed an amendment rejecting the cuts to disability benefits

Politics

27 h. ago DWP disability benefit cuts shock as plans rejected by over 70 Labour MPs

The Mirror understands the Labour backbenchers - including 10 chairs of Commons committees - have signed an amendment rejecting the cuts to disability benefits

Events

37 h. ago Calls to ‘abandon’ new DWP benefit reforms and create a National Disability Strategy nears milestone

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for DWP reforms due to start next year to be scrapped.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms PIP cuts won't apply to 700,000 people – here's why

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit cuts won't apply to a huge group of people

Politics

3 d. ago DWP rules for anyone on benefits who is planning a holiday abroad

The DWP has strict guidance for any benefit claimants who are planning a holiday abroad this summer - with consequences for those who do not follow guidelines

Politics

4 d. ago Amazon Prime Day dates finally announced weeks before the week of epic deals begins

Amazon Prime Day is one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, offering thousands of deals across tech, home and fashion - and the dates we've all been waiting for have been confirmed

Politics

5 d. ago Date revealed for when work will finally begin on Llandeilo's bypass scheme

Residents have been calling for a bypass for more than half a century

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5 d. ago DWP new free buss pass rules as everyone eligible for benefit revealed – see list

Certain people can get a free bus pass in England. The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme offers a free pass to disabled people who apply through their local council

Politics

5 d. ago DWP reveals what will happen to disability benefit claimants after cuts

The DWP says it will provide those hit by the cuts with ‘generous’ protection

Politics

6 d. ago Everything you need to know about DWP disability benefit cuts as major changes unveiled

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has published the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill to enact plans to slash £5billion from the welfare bill by 2030

Politics

6 d. ago DWP disability cuts branded 'catastrophic' as Liz Kendall unveils major changes

Charities urged MPs to reject changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit, which the Government's own assessment said risked pushing people into poverty

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6 d. ago Labour benefits revolt rages as minister urges MPs to back 'compassionate' legislation... but even after the curbs a MILLION more will be claiming disability or sickness handouts by 2030

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill would bring 'compassion' and 'dignity'.

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6 d. ago DWP to review State Pension, PIP and other benefit claims for fraud or errors this year

The DWP confirmed £9.5 billion was overpaid to claimants over the last year

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6 d. ago Inside the DWP benefit reforms as Labour publishes cuts to PIP and Universal Credit

The major reforms are set to include the tightening of criteria for the main disability benefit in England, Personal Independence Payment

Politics

7 d. ago Netflix Squid Game creator shares 'mixed feelings' about show's ending at London premiere

Squid Game season three premiered in London on Thursday with the official Netflix release date being June 27 for the final season of the record-breaking show.

Politics

7 d. ago DWP confirms start date for 'monitoring' bank accounts to tackle benefit fraud

The legislation will allow banks to "monitor" accounts - but the DWP will not be able to see how people on benefits spend their money

Economics