7 h. 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

Events

17 h. ago DWP to change benefits system with huge crackdown on unemployment benefits

DWP Secretary Liz Kendall will unveil a major shake-up to the welfare system this week as the UK's unemployment rate hits 9.3 million - the new system will see those who have never worked have to wait longer for benefits

Politics

68 h. ago Labour told benefits ‘not a lifestyle choice’ as Reeves refuses to rule out PIP cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to cut welfare spending in her Spring Statement later this month

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms major Universal Credit change coming for millions in April

There are around 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK

Economics

5 d. ago DWP explains why it can't change benefit criteria despite 9 million missing out

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has explained why it is unable to alter the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300 each winter

Events

2 w. ago DWP benefit cuts could be as much as £5bn under Labour plans

Previous plans had put the figure at £3 billion – but it may now be much more

Economics

2 w. ago DWP Universal Credit and benefit changes as some get bigger rise than others

Changes are being made within weeks that will affect millions of people as new Department for Work and Pensions payments take effect

Politics