8 h. ago HMRC froze 23,000 families’ child benefit over incomplete travel data

One mother saw her child benefit stop after a trip lasting less than 24 hours

Society

8 h. ago UK Government urged to offer State Pension age compensation to WASPI women

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville also said lower life expectancy in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK risks inequalities in pensions.

Politics

10 h. ago HMRC apologises after wrongly stopping 35,000 families’ child benefit

One mother saw her child benefit stop after a trip lasting less than 24 hours

Society

14 h. ago HMRC cuts child benefit for 35,000 families based on incomplete travel data

UK tax agency apologises after flagging people as having emigrated, often when they return via different routesParents who went from Liverpool to Amsterdam with their autistic children are among thousands who have had their child benefit wrongly stopped as part of a crackdown on benefit fraud, it has emerged.The error by HM Revenue and Customs emerged 48 hours after the Guardian and the Detail reported on hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who had child benefit stopped after they returned home from holiday via Dublin airport, leaving HMRC with the impression they had taken a one-way ticket out of the country and were fraudulently collecting child benefit. Continue reading...

Society

14 h. ago HMRC cuts child benefit for 23,500 families based on incomplete travel data

UK tax agency apologises after flagging people as having emigrated, often when they return via different routesParents who went from Liverpool to Amsterdam with their autistic children are among thousands who have had their child benefit wrongly stopped as part of a crackdown on benefit fraud, it has emerged.The error by HM Revenue and Customs emerged 48 hours after the Guardian and the Detail reported on hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who had child benefit stopped after they returned home from holiday via Dublin airport, leaving HMRC with the impression they had taken a one-way ticket out of the country and were fraudulently collecting child benefit. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago DWP explains ‘reasoning’ for decision to restrict Universal Credit for young people

The proposed changes to Universal Credit’s health element could stop thousands from being able to claim the benefit

Politics

5 d. ago NHS winter chaos to start early as junior doctors reveal start date of five day strike

British Medical Association (BMA) bosses claimed they had 'little option but to call for strike action' after the Government had failed to make a 'credible offer' to 'restore pay'.

Events

7 d. ago DWP to look into stopping benefits for offenders in psychiatric hospitals

Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche’s mother and uncle met Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden in parliament on Monday.

Science

1 week ago Baby diagnosed ‘completely out of the blue’ with rare cancer in genetic screening

The study will help inform the Government’s long-term ambition to offer genomic sequencing to all newborns

Science

1 week ago Baby diagnosed with rare cancer during screening in groundbreaking study

The study will help inform the Government’s long-term ambition to offer genomic sequencing to all newborns

Science

2 w. ago New calls for free bus travel for carers providing support for disabled people

Local authorities can use government funding to offer discretionary concession travel to people within their communities.

Transport

2 w. ago Scrapping plans for nationwide prostate tests 'will cost lives', cancer survivors and campaigners warn

Reports emerged last week the UK National Screening Committee will advise the Government to dismiss proposals to offer men most at risk of the disease an NHS test due to cost concerns.

Events

2 w. ago 3 life changes that could get your PIP benefits stopped if you don’t tell DWP

People who don’t report these changes could risk being taken to court or having to pay penalties

Politics

2 w. ago Toby Carvery forced to axe popular offer in 158 restaurants due to new government rules

The restaurant chain has been forced to make a change

Politics

3 w. ago Aston Martin warns on profits amid US tariffs and seeks ‘proactive support’

Carmaker blames weaker demand on Trump policies amid supply chain pressures after Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attackBusiness live – latest updatesAston Martin has blamed Donald Trump’s tariffs for a profit warning, as the carmaker urged the UK government to offer more “proactive support”.The company, which manufactures its cars in factories in Warwickshire and south Wales, downgraded its profit outlook on Monday for the second time this year. It said that it now expects to make a larger loss than the £110m loss that was the lower end of its profit forecasts. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago The welfare system should be a safety net not a lifestyle choice... that's why we'll stop benefits for anxiety: HELEN WHATELY

In Britain today, millions of people who could work are instead trapped on benefits. That's not compassion - it's failure.

Politics

3 w. ago Jaguar Land Rover parts makers asked by banks to put up homes as loan security after hack

Lobby group says urgent government intervention required as small suppliers on brink of collapse during shutdownSmall companies who supply parts used in Jaguar Land Rover cars have been asked by banks to put up their family homes as personal guarantees in order to access emergency loans, with no direct UK government support on offer for parts makers a month after the carmaker was hit by a crippling cyber-attack.JLR, Britain’s biggest automotive employer, is considering making advance payments to top-tier suppliers as it tries to restart production after the hack, but smaller parts makers warn they are on the brink of collapse without urgent cash injections. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Jaguar Land Rover suppliers asked to put up homes as loan security after hack

Lobby group says urgent government intervention required as small suppliers on brink of collapse during shutdownSmall suppliers to Jaguar Land Rover have been asked to put up their family homes as personal guarantees in order to access emergency loans, with no direct UK government support on offer for parts makers a month after the carmaker was hit by a crippling cyber-attack.JLR, Britain’s biggest automotive employer, is considering making advance payments to top-tier suppliers as it tries to restart production after the hack, but smaller parts makers warn they are on the brink of collapse without urgent cash injections. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago New ‘clampdown’ on Child Benefit fraud to help UK Government save £350 million

A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years.

Economics

4 w. ago Sicknote youths to dodge clampdown: Pledge to stop benefits for the workshy won't include those with anxiety

Under the Chancellor's 'youth guarantee', 18 to 21-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit for 18 months without earning or learning will be offered paid work.

Politics