82 m. ago How PIP could be changing as Labour ‘looks to cut £5 billion’ from the benefit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as Labour MPs grapple with ministers

Economics

4 h. ago Five Scottish Labour MPs back UK Government's expected £6bn benefits cut

Graeme Downie, Blair McDougall, Frank McNally, Gregor Poynton and Joani Reid said the welfare reforms are "truly progressive".

Politics

7 h. ago Reeves's plan to cut welfare triggers a Labour revolt: Sickness benefits claimants face health checks and long

Labour MPs have been warning of 'deep concern' over 'draconian' curbs with details expected to be announced as soon as tomorrow.

Politics

12 h. ago Readers' letters: Rachel Reeves doesn't need to cut benefits

A reader says the German solution to funding defence and infrastructure spending suggests benefit cuts should not be necessary

Politics

24 h. ago Plan to 'change sickness benefits checks' to slash the welfare bill

Ministers are planning to ramp up the number of routine checks on sickness benefits claimants as Chancellor Rachel Reeves looks at ways to cut the welfare bill

Economics

27 h. ago Disability benefits likely to be cut to fund increases to defence spending, warns top economist

A leading economist says the chancellor is likely to make spending cuts rather than increases to tax to pay for defence spending.

Events

4 d. ago Reeves says she DOES want to cut benefits and hints that 'NEETs' will be targeted as part of drive to save £5bn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said reducing the welfare bill is the 'right thing to do' as she battles to avoid the need for tax rises at the Spring Statement later this month.

Economics

1 week ago DWP issues major update for anyone who claims Universal Credit and rents

The department announced this week that it was going to examine the controversial system, which automatically lets landlords take a cut of a claimant's benefit to cover rent arrears

Politics

1 week ago DWP slashes benefits for 602,000 people amid crackdown on appointment no

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cut the benefits of more than 600,000 people in the last year, according to data, meaning many were forced into difficulties

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Labour MPs back call to ban social media for kids under 16 to boost mental health

The Daily Record's 'Our Kids... Our Future' campaign has been calling for social media giants to take more action to remove harmful content.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP claimants warned 'don't assume' as 356,000 have benefits cut off

A legal expert has warned the process is not straightforward and says many on benefits such as Income Support need help

Events