12 h. ago 'Immoral' major welfare reforms branded 'austerity on a massive scale' by Scottish Labour MP

The UK welfare reforms were announced by minister Liz Kendall on Tuesday

Economics

13 h. ago Full list of DWP PIP changes announced including changes to points system

Major reforms to the welfare system have been announced

Politics

14 h. ago Government defends major welfare reforms but charities condemn ‘cruel cuts’

The planned changes have been met with anger from Labour MPs, unions and charities.

Politics

16 h. ago Universal Credit pay rise confirmed as part of major benefit welfare reform

The standard allowance is the basic amount you get in Universal Credit before any additional elements or any deductions are taken into account

Economics

17 h. ago DWP announcement LIVE as major changes to PIP and benefits expected

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall is set to announce major changes to the welfare system

Politics

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

Major reforms to welfare are expected to be announced this week

Politics

34 h. ago Russian networks tried to disrupt UK election but did not cause ‘notable’ impact

Dan Jarvis told a parliamentary committee of the findings as he was quizzed on the Government’s approach to defending democratic processes on Monday.

Politics

54 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

7 d. ago At trial's start, prosecutor blames Iran for plot to assassinate outspoken dissident

A prosecutor has told jurors that two defendants were hired guns for the government of Iran in a plot to assassinate an Iran-born journalist at her Brooklyn residence three years ago

Events

9 d. 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

3 w. ago Badenoch says Labour plan for AI threatens to ‘stifle innovation’

The Conservative leader said the Government’s proposals were ‘bogged down’ in defending artificial intelligence at the expense of creative industries.

Events

3 w. ago Trump defends Musk as backlash to federal workers ultimatum grows

President intervenes amid first signs of internal dissension as government departments push backDonald Trump has stepped in to defend Elon Musk from a mounting backlash in his own administration after some cabinet members told US federal workers to ignore the billionaire entrepreneur’s demand that they write an email justifying their work.The US president was driven to intervene amid the first signs of internal dissension over the disruptive impact of Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), which Trump has authorised to seek mass firings in the federal workforce and reduce supposed waste and corruption. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Wisconsin governor defends inclusive language proposal to change ‘mother’ to ‘inseminated person’

Republican lawmakers have condemned the suggested gender-neutral terms as ‘woke virtue signaling’

Politics

3 w. ago Trump stirs controversy in India after DOGE scraps funding for ‘voter turnout’

Trump defends US Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) move to scrap a $21m grant to boost voter turnout in India

Politics

4 w. ago Cooper defends Government’s immigration tribunal criticism after judge’s rebuke

The Home Secretary said Labour would press ahead with its plan to close ‘loopholes’ in the system.

Politics