3 d. ago Proportion of children living in low income families, by local area

Relative low income is defined here as any family claiming child benefit and at least one other household benefit.

Society

3 d. ago Asda: UK groceries shopping retailer to give staff generous pay rise and invest £80m to increase wages, jobs

The firm is bringing pay boosts and family-friendly benefits for thousands of staff 💼

Economics

4 d. ago Labour minister under fire after he compares welfare squeeze to 'cutting my child's pocket money by £10 per week'... as Government admits 800,000 disabled Brits will be £4,500 per year worse off

Darren Jones, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, offered the 'offensive' and 'patronising' example as he was quizzed about the impact of Labour's benefits cuts.

Politics

4 d. ago Labour admits welfare squeeze will push another 250,000 Brits into poverty

In the Government's own assessment of its benefits changes, it was estimated an extra 250,000 people will be in relative poverty after housing costs in 2029/30.

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves announces MORE welfare cuts after watchdog judges Chancellor's previous benefits squeeze (announced only last week) was worth billions LESS than thought

The Chancellor put a further squeeze on benefits after the Office for Budget Responsibility said her previous action would not save as much as she'd hoped.

Economics

1 week ago Lammy puts boosting growth at heart of 21st century diplomacy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said envoys ‘should give equal weight to their contacts in business and politics’.

Politics

1 week ago Labour infighting rages over £5bn welfare squeeze as David Lammy tells Cabinet 'one of my family is on benefits when they shouldn't be'

Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, this week unveiled reforms that experts said would see around a million people in England and Wales lose disability benefits.

Economics

1 week ago Starmer: Talks to turn Ukraine peace force from concept to military plan

The Prime Minister said the ‘timetable now is coming into focus’ following talks between the US and Russia.

Events

1 week ago David Lammy says 'difficult to see' how Israel's Gaza actions are legal

In a statement to MPs on the breakdown of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Foreign Secretary voiced alarm at the 'appalling loss of life' happening.

Politics

1 week ago Lammy: Difficult to see how Gaza aid blockade compatible with international law

The Foreign Secretary made the remark as he updated the Commons on the breakdown of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Society

1 week ago David Lammy responds on whether Israel has crossed a 'monstrous red line' in Gaza

Tory former minister Kit Malthouse called on Foreign Secretary David Lammy to accept Israel has 'crossed a monstrous red line' as he highlighted the plight of children in Gaza

Politics

1 week ago Lammy calls for Putin to accept unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine

Military leaders from Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘coalition of the willing’ were discussing a peacekeeping force to protect any deal to end the war.

Politics

1 week ago Ambassadors to be judged on ability to generate trade for UK, says Lammy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will set out a series of measures aimed at helping businesses boost international trade.

Politics

1 week ago Lammy rows back after saying Israel broke international law in Gaza

Downing Street earlier said Israel was ‘at clear risk of breaching’ its legal obligations rather than having already done so.

Politics

1 week ago Lammy voices need for lasting Ukraine peace ahead of meeting with EU official

Ms Kallas – who also serves as vice president of the European Commission – is also due to meet Defence Secretary John Healey.

Politics

1 week ago No10 slaps down David Lammy's claim Israel has broken international law in Gaza

Foreign Secretary David Lammy told MPs on Monday that Israel had committed a 'breach of international law' by blocking aid into Gaza - but No10 distanced itself from the remark

Politics

1 week ago No 10 rows back on Lammy’s claim Israel broke international law in Gaza

Downing Street declined to say whether David Lammy would correct the record after making the remarks in the Commons.

Politics

1 week ago David Lammy vows to 'upgrade' relations with EU at meeting with bloc's foreign affairs chief today

The Foreign Secretary, together with Defence Secretary John Healey, is due to hold talks with Kaja Kallas in London on Tuesday.

Politics

1 week ago UK rules out Israel arms embargo after condemning aid blockade

Pat McFadden said Britain would instead use ‘whatever diplomatic influence we have’ to seek to restore a ceasefire.

Politics

1 week ago Lammy and EU foreign affairs chief to talk about ramping up pressure on Russia

They are also expected to discuss action against cyberattacks and disinformation.

Events