10 h. ago LIZ KENDALL: 'There's a real risk tomorrow’s pensioners are set to be poorer than today’s'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall writes for The Mirror as she launches a Pensions Commission to 'ensure we have a pension system fit for the next generation of retirees'

Events

10 h. ago Labour revives Pensions Commission amid fears workers are saving too little

The Department for Work and Pensions said 45% of working-age adults were putting nothing into their pensions.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP boss defends welfare reform changes after PIP plans put on hold

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall acknowledged it had been a “bumpy ride when she appeared before the Work and Pensions Committee on Wednesday.

Economics

4 d. ago Kendall defends welfare reform plan after Government forced to ditch key parts

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted she was motivated by getting people into work rather than cutting costs.

Politics

2 w. ago Club World Cup suspension rules explained with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid stars at risk of semi

17 players are in danger of a Club World Cup suspension

Events

2 w. ago Club World Cup suspension rules explained with Chelsea and Real Madrid stars at risk of semi

45 players are in danger of World Club Cup suspension

Events

2 w. ago SARAH VINE: Keir Starmer's a coward who seems to loathe this country. Rachel Reeves should not have to carry the can for HIS financial mismanagement

The Welfare Bill, designed to get a handle on the vast amounts of taxpayer money being dished out to people who, in the words of Liz Kendall, are 'taking the Mickey', came to a vote.

Events

2 w. ago Welfare bill climbdown will have ‘a cost’ at budget, says senior minister

Pat McFadden says U-turn will change calculations, as IFS says tax rises in autumn look increasingly likelyUK politics live – latest updatesThere will be “a cost” to the government’s climbdown on welfare changes at the budget, one of Keir Starmer’s senior ministers has said, as a leading fiscal thinktank said new tax rises appeared increasingly likely.Pat McFadden, the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, defended Starmer and the work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall, after the second reading of the government’s main welfare bill passed its first Commons test only after a central element was removed. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago From landslide to mudslide, the PM's been buried under the sludge of Labour dissent: QUENTIN LETTS on the welfare reform vote

Welfare minister Liz Kendall summoned all the resolution in her slender veins. 'This Government,' she squeaked, 'must not and will not duck the big challenges!' Three and a bit hours later: capitulation.

Politics

2 w. ago Starmer ditches Pip benefit reforms in face of Labour revolt

Changes to eligibility for the personal independence payment (Pip) will not be made until after a review of the benefit’s assessment process.

Politics

2 w. ago SARAH VINE: Keir Starmer is a dishonourable, moral coward who seems to loathe this country... and I've worked out the only thing he REALLY cares about

The Welfare Bill, designed to get a handle on the vast amounts of taxpayer money being dished out to people who, in the words of Liz Kendall, are 'taking the Mickey', came to a vote.

Events

2 w. ago Voices: There is one clear winner in the welfare debate and it isn’t Liz Kendall

The work and pensions secretary was made to defend her beleaguered benefits bill without either the prime minister or chancellor – which made for a poor show indeed, says Donald Macintyre

Politics

2 w. ago SARAH VINE: Keir Starmer is a dishonourable, moral coward who openly loathes this country... and I've worked out the only thing he REALLY cares about

The Welfare Bill, designed to get a handle on the vast amounts of taxpayer money being dished out to people who, in the words of Liz Kendall, are 'taking the Mickey', came to a vote.

Events

2 w. ago 'Dickensian' benefit cuts slammed by leading Labour rebel as Starmer faces biggest revolt of his premiership

Ministers hope that the PM’s partial U-turn will be enough to win over sufficient Labour rebels to pass the Government’s welfare changes when MPs vote on Tuesday

Politics

2 w. ago PM braced for revolt over welfare after defending his record of a year in power

Ahead of the parliamentary showdown, Sir Keir Starmer said the Government could look back with a ‘real sense of pride’ at its first year in office.

Politics

2 w. ago Commons showdown on benefit reforms underway as Starmer faces biggest revolt by Labour MPs of his premiership

Ministers hope that the PM’s partial U-turn will be enough to win over sufficient Labour rebels to pass the Government’s welfare changes when MPs vote on Tuesday

Politics

2 w. ago New Blue Badge and concession travel card update for people on PIP

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed changes to the proposed welfare reform Bill on Monday.

Transport

2 w. ago Starmer’s authority under fire as Labour MPs threaten biggest revolt yet in crunch vote on benefit reforms

Ministers hope that the PM’s partial U-turn will be enough to win over sufficient Labour rebels to pass the Government’s welfare changes when MPs vote on Tuesday

Events

2 w. ago DWP confirms 'separate' PIP system for new and existing claims from next year

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall clarified PIP eligibility rules for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer still faces biggest rebellion of premiership over welfare reforms despite concessions

Ministers hopeful PM’s partial U-turn enough to win over sufficient Labour rebels to pass Government’s welfare changes when MPs vote on Tuesday

Politics