3 h. ago Slow learner... Kendall forgets her own history: ANDREW PIERCE

One particular minister should have known better than to underestimate hostility to the proposed benefits cuts last week, writes ANDREW PIERCE.

Politics

3 h. ago Disability claims 'set to soar by more than a million' before the next election after Labour's U

An official forecast published alongside the Government's benefits bill reveals that ministers believe the number of claims will soar by 40 per cent in the next four years.

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3 h. ago Children face losing legal right to special needs help under new plans being considered by ministers

The Education Secretary refused to say whether children with special needs would still get the legal right to extra support at school under plans being considered by ministers

Politics

3 h. ago Starmer faces humiliation yet again as flagship 'one in, one out' migrant deal to tackle the small

The Prime Minister had planned to use a summit with Emmanuel Macron this week to sign a new 'one in, one out' deal with France.

Economics

5 h. ago King and Prime Minister lead nation remembering horror of July 7 bombings

In a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks, Charles said comfort can be taken from the ‘spirit of unity’ which allowed healing.

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5 h. ago Parents who lose pregnancy before 24 weeks to be entitled to bereavement leave

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the change would give ‘people time away from work to grieve’.

Politics

6 h. ago Palma airport in crisis as 'sewage water' floods in from burst pipe

A leak at Palma airport in the Balearic Islands was first detected on Friday and was reportedly resolved by the AENA airport authority - but workers insist it is still ongoing

Events

7 h. ago ANGELA RAYNER: 'I know what it’s like struggling to bring up a family on low and unpredictable pay'

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner writes for the Mirror: 'I get that people are impatient for change. That’s why our plan to Make Work Pay is so personal to me'

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9 h. ago Drugs crisis in jails ‘worse than ever’ as seizures by prison officers near record

Exclusive: Blue-light emergency responses now ‘a normal part of life’ in prison, experts warn

Events

11 h. ago Joe Schmidt throws serious doubt on Australia’s chances of beating Lions after narrow Fiji escape

Schmidt insists ‘there’s not real confidence’ after his Wallabies side needed a 78th-minute try from Harry Wilson to sneak past a valiant Fiji side

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11 h. ago Tony Blair’s staff took part in ‘Gaza Riviera’ project with BCG

Former UK prime minister’s institute participated in meetings on plan to turn shattered enclave into trading hub

Politics

13 h. ago Succession crisis at Wimbledon as Rufus the hawk fails to breed

Rufus has proven so effective in his role that officials had hoped he would pass on his sharp instincts to a successor

Events

14 h. ago Son of Scots helicopter crash victim urges Prime Minister's intervention

RAF Chinook ZD576 was carrying 25 British intelligence personnel from RAF Aldergrove in Northern Ireland to a conference at Fort George near Inverness.

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14 h. ago Born into crisis, gen Z is saving for retirement like no other generation | Gene Marks

Older gen Zers, with memories of the 2009-10 financial crisis, are saving more, but experts say employers should helpResearch published at the end of last year by the Investment Company Institute with help from the University of Chicago found that gen Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – are “outpacing” earlier generations in contributing to retirement, having more than three times more assets in their 401(k) retirement savings accounts than gen X households had at the same time in 1989, adjusted for inflation.This mirrors a 2023 study from the TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies, which found that gen Z is doing a “remarkable job” saving for retirement with many putting away as much as 20% of their income towards the future. Continue reading...

Events

15 h. ago Son of Chinook 1994 helicopter crash victim visits memorial and asks for answers

Relatives of the victims are calling for a public inquiry.

Events

15 h. ago Picturesque Norfolk town fighting back against county's crackdown on second home owners by refusing to double council tax and impose strict rules on new builds

Wymondham welcomes outsiders with open arms - with the Tory council leader insisting they 'don't believe in tax for taxation's sake'. Businesses and locals said the income from visitors is 'obviously of benefit'.

Economics

15 h. ago World War Three fears as NATO chief warns of joint Xi and Putin attack

The former Dutch Prime Minister suggested that Chinese leader Xi Jinping could attempt to seize Taiwan while urging Vladimir Putin to launch a parallel attack

Events

16 h. ago Reuters’ X accounts blocked in India amid confusion over ‘legal demand’

Ministry denies issuing legal order as users question sudden block

Politics

16 h. ago Ministers to launch £500mn scheme to help struggling families

Labour unveils Blair-style family hubs as Reform UK gains ground in new poll

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17 h. ago Ministers ‘pushed ahead too fast’ on welfare reform, says Phillipson

The Government warned there would be financial consequences to the decision not to reform personal independence payment as planned.

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