18 h. ago DWP explains state pension rule that means payments 'reduced' for some claimants

You can currently claim your state pension from the age of 66

Economics

4 d. ago ‘Blatant misinformation’: Social Security Administration email praising Trump’s tax bill blasted as a ‘lie’

Previously apolitical Social Security Administration lauded Trump’s debt-expanding bill after its passageAn email sent by the US Social Security Administration (SSA) that claims Donald Trump’s major new spending bill has eliminated taxes on benefits for most recipients is misleading, critics have said.The reconciliation bill – which the president called the “one big, beautiful bill” before signing it on Friday after Republicans in Congress passed it – includes provisions that will strip people of their health insurance, cut food assistance for the poor, kill off clean energy development and raise the national debt by trillions of dollars. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Trump news at a glance: President rings in Independence Day by signing his ‘big, beautiful’ bill into law

Democrats warn the major changes will benefit the wealthy and hit low-income earners hardest – key US politics stories from Friday 4 July at a glanceDonald Trump kicked off Independence Day by signing into law his sweeping tax and spending bill during a Fourth of July picnic at the White House.The president’s signature legislation, which he called the “big, beautiful bill”, introduces major changes including tax cuts, spending boosts for defence and more aggressive funding for an immigration crackdown. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Labour narrowly wins vote on DWP benefit cuts after major last

The government made further concessions during the debate

Politics

8 d. ago Labour benefits cuts latest: Starmer braces for major rebellion over crunch welfare bill vote today

More than 120 Labour backbenchers had signed an amendment that would have effectively killed the legislation

Politics

9 d. ago Benefits rebellion LIVE: Liz Kendall to face MPs ahead of major PIP welfare vote

In a dramatic climbdown last week after a major revolt by over 100 Labour MPs, Keir Starmer agreed to protect all existing claimants from losing Personal Independence Payments

Politics

1 week ago Defeated team Starmer's fury at rebel 'pr**ks': PM benefits surrender triggers civil war that insiders claim could be the 'death knell of the party'

Tensions are running high after a massive revolt forced the PM to offer major concessions to salvage flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

Events

1 week ago DWP explains PIP appeals process as 8,900 claimants await decision

PIP provides support for people who live with a long-term health condition or disability

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer prepares major DWP benefit cut concessions to welfare rebels

Leading rebels told The Mirror 'serious progress' has been made in crisis talks with No10 over the disability benefit cuts impacting hundreds of thousands of people

Politics

2 w. ago PIP cuts spark fears claimants with 3 'invisible conditions' could lose out

The DWP benefit is designed to help cover the extra costs of living with a health condition

Politics

2 w. ago More than 200,000 potholes to be filled on Wales worst and busiest roads

Work is now progressing on the A458 in Conwy County, making it one of the first major roads to benefit

Transport

2 w. ago DWP shares what will happen to PIP claimants who lose their benefits to cuts

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

Politics

2 w. ago Exact amount of time to stay in sun to boost your vitamin D levels

After Brits soaked up the sun in the recent hot weather, one health professional has suggested the ideal amount of time needed for people to reap major health benefits

Politics

2 w. ago Over 400,000 people on PIP set to lose daily living payments due to new DWP reforms

The OBR now estimates 430,000 PIP claimants will lose their award between November 2026 and 2030.

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. ago DWP announces update on PIP changes ahead of major benefits shake up

It is thought proposed changes to PIP will slash benefits for about 800,000 people

Politics

3 w. ago DWP explains work options for PIP claimants who lose benefits in major reforms

The Department for Work and Pension has published its response to the Labour Party's Pathways to Work Green Paper - which sets out plans to reform disability and incapacity benefits

Politics

3 w. ago Starmer’s PIP disability cuts could see claimants lose £10,000 a year, MPs warn

More than 100 Labour MPs could vote against Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare cuts

Events

3 w. ago New walking trend promises major health benefits in little time

Japanese walking is based on interval-style bursts of fast and slow walking

Politics

3 w. ago Ministers 'on resignation watch' in Labour benefits revolt as desperate Starmer 'says disability claimants can keep payments for an extra three months'

The transitional arrangements for proposed curbs to handouts look set to be extended from four weeks.

Politics