5 h. ago Reeves's plan to cut welfare triggers a Labour revolt: Sickness benefits claimants face health checks and long

Labour MPs have been warning of 'deep concern' over 'draconian' curbs with details expected to be announced as soon as tomorrow.

Politics

22 h. ago Plan to 'change sickness benefits checks' to slash the welfare bill

Ministers are planning to ramp up the number of routine checks on sickness benefits claimants as Chancellor Rachel Reeves looks at ways to cut the welfare bill

Economics

42 h. ago Scandal of the sick: Ill and disabled benefit claimants die waiting for vital payments

Exclusive: One man has been waiting for almost three years to receive the benefit and finally won a battle to be reassessed – but he’s still waiting

Events

61 h. ago HMRC Child Benefit claimants to see major change this Easter

Child Benefit is paid every four weeks by HMRC and is claimed by more than seven million families

Politics

64 h. ago Labour told benefits ‘not a lifestyle choice’ as Reeves refuses to rule out PIP cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to cut welfare spending in her Spring Statement later this month

Politics

2 d. ago The PIP claimants that have a higher chance of receiving £737 award

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new PIP data, showing that over 1.5 million claimants have been awarded benefits for five years or more

Economics

4 d. ago Do you agree with Labour's plans to cut welfare costs? Vote in our poll

Treasury insiders say cuts to welfare spending and government budgets will be in the 'billions', as Rachel Reeves faces calls not to become "Labour's Austerity Chancellor" - and we want to hear your thoughts

Politics

4 d. ago Labour to cut welfare spending ‘by billions’ – what changes could they make?

Treasury insiders say welfare spending cuts will be in the ‘billions’

Economics

5 d. ago DWP issued warning over new powers to snoop on benefit claimant bank accounts

The Fraud, Error and Debt Bill is set to give the benefits department new and extensive powers to help it crackdown on fraud within the social security system

Events

5 d. ago ‘Moral case’ to cut welfare bill, says minister as Reeves bids to balance books

The Chancellor looks set to curb welfare spending and the cost of the Civil Service in her spring statement.

Politics

5 d. ago NHS should give statins to ALL people over 50 to reduce heart attacks and strokes by 1,000s, scientists say

Currently the NHS provides a health check for those in this age group every five years - but this system could now be replaced.

Events

5 d. ago DWP warned over new powers to spy on ‘everybody’s bank accounts’

‘It is not just benefits claimants who will be targeted,’ MPs told

Events

6 d. ago I’ve lived with painful periods for 20 years, could ayurveda be the answer?

After decades of pain, I checked into a health retreat in India to put Ayurvedic wisdom to the test

Politics

6 d. ago DWP benefit rules mean Universal Credit claimants won't get 1.7% rise next month

Universal Credit and other benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7

Politics

6 d. ago When DWP benefits and pension claimants can expect pay rise to land in bank accounts

The DWP will apply new rates from April 7, but most claimants will not see the higher payments right away

Economics

6 d. ago Fears over condition of hilltop tower seen for miles across Greater Manchester

Peel Tower is to undergo a £57,000 'health check' to help preserve the landmark

Politics

6 d. ago DWP benefit claimants could be owed £5,000 after major Universal Credit error

The issue relates to benefit claimants who lost disability premiums after they were moved to Universal Credit before January 2019

Economics

7 d. ago Scientist's 'reality check' warning as common diet trend might do more harm than good

The trendy diet could cause lasting damage in just three days

Events

7 d. ago HSBC UK rolling out free 'financial health checks' across network of branches

The 30-minute consultation covers areas such as spending habits, savings goals, responsible borrowing options and financial goals

Economics

7 d. ago HSBC UK rolling out free ‘financial health checks’ across branch network

The bank expects the service to be available in more than 100 branches within weeks.

Economics