6 h. ago Millions left fearful by drastic DWP benefit cuts that will leave many worse off

DWP Secretary Liz Kendall unveiled major changes to Personal Independent Payments and Universal Credit as she warned the system is 'failing the very people it is supposed to help'

Politics

10 h. ago 'This is not austerity': Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar defends cutting billions in benefits

The UK Government has unveiled a series of drastic cuts to benefits, including tightening the eligibility for disability payments.

Events

11 h. ago What are the key benefit changes in Labour’s welfare overhaul? From PIP to Universal Credit

The works and pensions secretary announced a slate of changes – here’s what you need to know

Politics

12 h. ago DWP benefit cut announcements 'deeply concerning' say charities

Charities say there will be an increase in poverty and branded the cuts 'cruel'

Politics

12 h. ago Personal Independence Payment changes explained as major PIP disability benefits overhaul unveiled

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced changes to PIP in the House of Commons today, as part of plans benefits bill by billions of pounds

Politics

17 h. ago PIP disability benefits cuts live: Liz Kendall set to slash DWP spending risking Labour fury

A package of reforms to sickness and disability benefits is set to be signed off today by Sir Keir Starmer's Government which could cut billions but has led to Labour backbench anger

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19 h. ago DWP cuts unveiled today, including £5bn reduction and PIP overhaul

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says reform is necessary, given the number of people in England and Wales claiming either sickness or disability benefit

Economics

26 h. ago Labour welfare reforms – is cutting benefits the only option?

Major reforms to welfare are expected to be announced this week

Politics

29 h. ago Keir Starmer issued warning on eve of huge DWP benefit cuts announcement

Keir Starmer's Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to sign-off a controversial package of reforms to sickness and disability benefits - before the plans are announced to MPs

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35 h. ago DWP PIP overhaul for more than 3million Brits causes angry backlash

Liz Kendall is expected to set out plans for reform on Tuesday in an effort to get more people back to work and cut the cost of a benefits bill described by ministers as 'unsustainable'

Politics

40 h. ago Diane Abbott gives scathing verdict on cutting benefits ahead of major DWP announcement

Diane Abbott says she has 'no sympathy' with the idea that cutting benefit payments will get people back into work ahead of a huge DWP announcement

Politics

2 d. ago DWP plans for PIP payments emerge after benefits bill to be cut by £5billion

Warning bells are ringing over the future of the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) budget as experts reveal that the benefit could face strict new criteria

Economics

3 d. ago DWP plans for PIP payments emerge as £5 billion to be cut off benefits bill

The DWP has not confirmed any details, but reports suggest a freeze on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is expected plus age-related restrictions

Economics

3 d. ago Labour's full £5bn PIP cuts plan explained as DWP 'to freeze benefits' for 3.6m Brits

The Personal Independence Payment could see big changes including for certain age groups

Economics

6 d. ago Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens asked if she would resign over looming benefit cuts

The DWP are set to make cuts worth billions of pounds with reforms including stricter eligibility tests for PIP and new employment programmes to encourage people to get back to work

Politics

6 d. ago Labour MP clashes with Keir Starmer over DWP benefits cuts plan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced anger form his own Labour benches at PMQs over reports the Government is planning huge cuts to benefits - including those for disabled people

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6 d. ago Keir Starmer ally hits out at DWP benefit cut plan in rare public criticism

Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak warned: 'A major lesson from the Tory years is that austerity damaged the nation’s health. We must not make the same mistake again'

Events

7 d. ago Inside Johnnie Walker’s £50,000 private blending whisky experience

Johnnie Walker has officially unveiled Johnnie Walker Vault, a new, luxury experience that includes bespoke blended whisky, a five star hotel and Michelin Star dining.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP set to unveil major Universal Credit and PIP eligibility reforms, affecting disability benefits

The DWP is poised to unveil a host of benefit changes, including changes to Universal Credit and PIP claims, with the aim of saving more than £6billion - here's what we know so far

Politics

8 d. ago Labour MP Rachael Maskell warns against 'draconian cuts' as DWP plans benefit change

Rachael Maskell has suggested she has detected "deep, deep concern" from colleagues in the Commons, amid risks of a rift between the Government and the back benches

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