Department previously investigated only 50% of earnings limit alerts, meaning many carers fell into debtUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have announced an overhaul of the way carer’s allowance overpayments...
Read MoreNew data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step upAt least 80 Labour MPs are at risk of losing their majorities over proposed welfare cuts, according to...
Read MoreThose who lose benefit payments will find it difficult to access care and support services, says Policy in PracticeHundreds of thousands of seriously ill and disabled people will become “invisible” and cut adrift...
Read MoreUnion says the government should intervene directly and force the council to settle the disputeTrump claims Starmer ‘very happy’ about tariffsDowning Street has refused to confirm President Trump’s claim that...
Read MoreExclusive: Charities say freeze to housing benefit will push more people into rent arrears and homelessnessOnly 2.5% of private rented homes in England were affordable for people on housing benefit last year, with charities...
Read MoreBritain’s economic watchdog may not publish forecast of employment prospects until the end of OctoberMPs are set to vote on Labour’s disability benefit cuts without any idea of how many of those affected will be able...
Read MorePM told to be as robust as Canada with the US president as the UK stages last-ditch talks to strike trade dealKeir Starmer should fight back strongly against Donald Trump if he imposes punitive tariffs on British exports, senior...
Read MoreData published on day after Labour announced cuts that campaigners say will hit children and disabled people hardestCampaigners have said it is “morally repugnant” that vulnerable people are bearing the brunt of...
Read MoreLabour is braced for a backlash from its MPs over welfare cuts called ‘appalling’ by a foodbank charityRachel Reeves was accused of balancing the books at the expense of the poor in her spring statement, as official...
Read MoreLabour is braced for a backlash from its MPs over welfare cuts called ‘appalling’ by a food bank charityRachel Reeves was accused of balancing the books at the expense of the poor in her spring statement, as official...
Read MoreOBR says average income of 3.2 million families affected by benefits cuts will drop by £1,720 a year in real termsThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her spring statement, and the Office for Budget Responsibility...
Read MoreBackbenchers express anger as impact assessment shows 3.2 million households will be worse offLabour MPs have accused the chancellor of making “devastating” and “unacceptable” welfare cuts after the...
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