27 m. ago DWP slammed for 'bogus' benefit cuts consultation that doesn't ask about controversial plans

Labour's controversial plans to slash £5 billion from the welfare budget have been criticised for failing to hold a proper consultation on the reforms

Politics

6 h. ago Millions left fearful by drastic DWP benefit cuts that will leave many worse off

DWP Secretary Liz Kendall unveiled major changes to Personal Independent Payments and Universal Credit as she warned the system is 'failing the very people it is supposed to help'

Politics

9 h. ago Andy Burnham reacts to DWP benefit reforms and how they'll impact Greater Manchester

The mayor has previously spoken of his ambition with Job Centres

Events

11 h. ago PIP and Universal Credit: Five key DWP benefit changes announced on Tuesday

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced key changes to the welfare system

Politics

12 h. ago Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off

Welfare secretary announces changes aimed at cutting bill by up to £5bn in face of opposition from Labour MPsUK politics live – latest updatesLiz Kendall, the welfare secretary, has faced down angry Labour MPs to unveil drastic cuts to the UK’s benefits system that will leave many sick and disabled claimants worse off.The measures, which the government argues are needed to “fix the broken benefits system” and balance the nation’s books, are expected to cut £5bn from the benefits bill by the end of the decade. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago DWP benefit cut announcements 'deeply concerning' say charities

Charities say there will be an increase in poverty and branded the cuts 'cruel'

Politics

12 h. ago DWP benefit changes: The five key announcements including PIP and Universal Credit

The welfare system is set to be reformed, DWP boss Liz Kendall announced today

Politics

21 h. ago DWP shares new update on £5,000 compensation for 57,000 benefit claimants

According to the benefits department, tens of thousands of people are set to receive compensation payments potentially worth up to £5,000

Economics

29 h. ago Keir Starmer issued warning on eve of huge DWP benefit cuts announcement

Keir Starmer's Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to sign-off a controversial package of reforms to sickness and disability benefits - before the plans are announced to MPs

Events

42 h. ago Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? contestant stumped by tricky question and nearly misses out on HUGE prize

A contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? was left absolutely stumped after being asked a tricky sports question. 

Politics

42 h. ago DWP set to announce proposed changes to PIP and other health

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will announce proposed welfare changes on Tuesday, March 18, according to reports.

Politics

51 h. ago Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? contestant stumped by tricky tennis question and nearly misses out on huge prize

A contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? was left absolutely stumped after being asked a tricky sports question. 

Politics

59 h. ago Wes Streeting warns of mental health 'overdiagnosis' as he defends DWP benefit shake

The Government is understood to have dropped plans to freeze the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from upcoming reforms designed to reduce the size of the welfare bill

Events

3 d. ago DWP plans for PIP payments emerge after benefits bill to be cut by £5billion

Warning bells are ringing over the future of the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) budget as experts reveal that the benefit could face strict new criteria

Economics

3 d. ago DWP benefit for back pain sufferers who could be due up to £434 a month

New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now nearly 1.7 million older people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance

Economics

4 d. ago DWP delivers fresh compensation details for 57,000 benefit claimants – from eligibility to payments

The DWP has revealed exactly how much claimants can expect

Politics

5 d. ago Roy Keane points finger at Sir Jim Ratcliffe in angry rant over Man Utd's £2bn stadium

Manchester United have announced plans to build a new £2billion stadium, leaving many – including Roy Keane – unimpressed given the extensive cost-cutting going on at the club at

Economics

6 d. ago TikTok star Efecan Kultur famous for extreme eating challenges suddenly dies from obesity

Efecan Kultur racked up millions of views across his social media accounts but was left bedridden for months due to his serious weight issues that had negative impacts on his health

Events

6 d. ago Keir Starmer ally hits out at DWP benefit cut plan in rare public criticism

Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak warned: 'A major lesson from the Tory years is that austerity damaged the nation’s health. We must not make the same mistake again'

Events

7 d. ago Cheltenham punters sobbing as 'sure thing' race becomes £80m demolition derby

A series of shocking results at Cheltenham has saved bookies millions of pounds and left countless punters crying into their Guinness at the finish line

Economics