6 h. ago Prep school hailed as Tatler's best in Britain four years ago becomes latest victim of Labour's war on private education as it announces closure over 'taxation pressures'

St Anselm's Prep School in Derbyshire was named Tatler's Prep School of the Year in 2021 and now has announced its closure following tax pressures from Labour's tax raid.

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12 h. ago The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable

Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds, or $6.5 billion

Economics

14 h. ago 'Slashing disability benefits is a cruel political choice that will cost lives'

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn argues none of the cuts announced today are necessary - and the government should tax the super-rich instead

Politics

14 h. ago Watch in full: Labour announces plans to cut benefits by billions

Watch Liz Kendall’s House of Commons statement in full as Labour announced plans to slash billions of pounds from the UK’s benefits bill on Tuesday, 18 March, amid backlash from charities and trade unions, who have described them as “immoral” and “indefensible”.

Politics

15 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...

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16 h. ago Labour's benefits crackdown: Liz Kendall announces it will be harder to qualify for disability benefits in attempt to cut £5bn from 'failing' system

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is laying out moves to save around £5billion amid fears spiralling costs are 'unsustainable'.

Economics

17 h. ago Watch live: Labour expected to announce plans to cut benefits by billions

Watch live as Labour is expected to announce plans to slash billions of pounds from the UK’s benefit bill amid a growing backlash among the party’s backbenchers.

Politics

21 h. ago PIP disability benefits cuts live: Liz Kendall set to slash DWP spending risking Labour fury

A package of reforms to sickness and disability benefits is set to be signed off today by Sir Keir Starmer's Government which could cut billions but has led to Labour backbench anger

Events

23 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce today? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

Politics

25 h. ago Welfare cuts must not demonise the poor as Labour set to reveal benefits changes

Record View says the welfare reforms must avoid the demonisation of the poor which we saw for 14 years under the Tories.

Politics

37 h. ago Disability minister fails to deny PIP and other benefits will face cuts

Concerns amid Labour backbenchers and other MPs over possible benefit cut announcements this week were not directly put down in Parliament today

Politics

38 h. ago Labour meltdown over cutting benefits as announcement looms: Rachel Reeves lashes out at 'not serious' calls for extra borrowing to protect handouts

As tensions mount ahead of plans being unveiled tomorrow, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has warned the PM that reducing eligibility could leave people 'trapped in poverty'.

Politics

41 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce tomorrow? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

Politics

45 h. ago What we know so far about benefits cuts set to be announced by Labour

Disability and sickness benefits could be cut, according to reports

Politics

3 d. ago Labour's benefits crackdown 'set to cut disability payments for 1 million people'

The huge changes to the welfare system, due to be announced next week, will see only the most severely disabled people qualify for support amid an overhaul of eligibility criteria.

Economics

4 d. ago Labour's benefits crackdown 'set to cut disability payments for 1million people'

The huge changes to the welfare system, due to be announced next week, will see only the most severely disabled people qualify for support amid an overhaul of eligibility criteria.

Economics

9 d. ago Government verdict on UK conscription as 'defences step up for new reality'

Intergovernmental Relations Minister Pat McFadden addressed the conscription issue after Labour announced major spending increases to the defence budget as the world gets more dangerous

Politics

2 w. ago Government has ‘absolutely no plans’ to ban greyhound racing across UK

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the Government will not ban greyhound racing, despite the Welsh Labour Government announcing their plan to do so.

Politics

3 w. ago Livingston MP welcomes £200m investment in Grangemouth refinery

The investment, announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Scottish Labour Conference in Glasgow, will be delivered through the National Wealth Fund and aims to unlock private sector investment to ensure Grangemouth remains a hub for clean energy and skilled jobs.

Economics

3 w. ago Anas Sarwar echoes Donald Trump and Elon Musk by announcing Scottish Labour DOGE plan

The Scottish Labour leader said that he would create the department because of "the SNP's wasteful incompetence".

Politics