2 h. ago DWP confirms one benefit is exempt from new bank fraud check powers

The Labour government has already agreed to the bill and it is now awaiting Royal Assent, with new powers to be introduced next year

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms one group will get higher unemployment benefit for a specific reason

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is working on a new bill which includes plans to introduce a new 'unemployment insurance' scheme providing higher payments

Politics

2 w. ago California set to approve Prop 50 as voters signal displeasure with Trump

Voters set to accept new maps to help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering – and check president’s powerCalifornia’s Proposition 50 began as a warning from the nation’s largest blue state to its largest red one: don’t poke the bear. But when Texas moved ahead with a rare, mid-decade gerrymander, pushed by Donald Trump as Republicans seek to shore up their fragile House majority in the midterm elections, California made good on its threat.Now, California voters appear poised to approve a redistricting measure placed on the ballot in August by Democrats and the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom, who have cast it as a chance to check Trump’s power. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms full scope of PIP review to ensure benefit is ‘fair and fit’ for the future

The daily living and mobility components will be under review, but there are no plans to means-test the benefit.

Politics

3 w. ago PIP medical checks warning as new DWP powers come into force

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to be given new powers to check the bank accounts of benefit claimants to ensure they are eligible to receive the cash

Events

3 w. ago 'Prepare' alert issued urging people to buy batteries by Thursday

People have been warned of potential power cuts, prompting a warning to check their battery supplies

Events