57 h. ago DWP 'to rethink' controversial PIP freeze as millions of Brits set to lose out

The DWP's controversial plans to stop Personal Independence Payment (PIP) increases could be ditched, according to reports. PIP is a benefit that helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability for those aged 16 to State Pension age

Politics

63 h. ago Labour backtracks on benefits freeze: Now plans to tackle Britain's spiralling welfare bill are set to be watered down over fears of major backbench rebellion

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall had been planning to freeze personal independence payments (PIP) to tackle Britain's spiralling welfare bill, but the proposals are said to have been ditched.

Economics

3 d. ago Freezing Brits given hope of heatwave as bookies slash odds from this date

Chances of soaring temperatures on the rise according to bookmaker

Politics

3 d. ago UK weather forecast predict end of subzero freeze as Brits to see 14C increase in days

After months of cold, unpredictable weather, Brits are set to face warm weather of up to 16C with temperatures up and down Britain are expected to rise by roughly 10C from what they are now

Politics

4 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 Met Office issues ice warning with more snow set to hit as cold Arctic air puts Britain in the freezer

Temperatures fell across Britain this morning to -4C (25F) in Glasgow, -1C (30F) in Belfast and Cardiff as well as in Staffordshire and Cumbria, while a Met Office ice warning was in place for northern England.

Events

2 w. ago Britain is hit by freezing fog as Met Office issues weather warning and map shows worst

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for the south coast of England after patches of dense, cold mist were seen forming in the area in the early hours of Wednesday.

Events

4 w. ago UK snow maps show when 'Beast from Europe' storm will freeze Brits – one area spared

A 'Beast from Europe' snow storm looks set to soon bring several inches to some parts of the UK, with advanced weather modelling maps showing just one area will miss out entirely

Events

4 w. ago UK warm weather: Maps reveal where temperatures could hit a balmy 14C later this week after snow showers and freezing rain batter Britain

The predicted temperatures are well above February's average, with 6C the usual monthly average in Scotland and 9C in southern England.

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