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Thousands forced into poverty by winter fuel squeeze, Government estimates

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the Government estimates did not account for measures to mitigate the impact.

Evening Standard

Government ‘negligently underestimated’ winter fuel payment cuts’ impact: Tories

Only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the fuel payments from this winter.

Evening Standard

UK politics latest: Sue Gray ‘rejects’ new role as Starmer makes huge emissions pledge at Cop29

The former chief of staff had been offered the role as envoy to the nations and regions

The Independent UK

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From gaffe-prone Philp to hardliner Patel, who makes up Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet?

The newly elected party leader unveiled her top team on Tuesday morning ahead of its first meeting

The Independent UK

Who has been appointed to Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet?

Mel Stride and Priti Patel take top jobs while defeated leadership rival Robert Jenrick also joins the new team

The Guardian - UK

Rail nationalisation takes a step closer under Starmer’s first major public reform in Commons victory

The Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill has become the first major reform to clear the Commons since Labour was elected in July

The Independent UK

Stansted airport included in latest roll-out of Contactless train ticketing

45 more stations across South-East will get ‘pay-as-you go’ ticketing from 2025

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Starmer facing questions over appointing rail minister who had whistleblower sacked

Shadow transport secretary Helen Whately has written to the Cabinet Office asking about the vetting of rail minister Lord Hendy after it emerged that he demanded an award winning engineer was sacked for talking to The Independent

The Independent UK

New Tory leader 'must send clear centre-Right message', says shadow minister as nominations close

Six Conservative MPs have declared a run to become leader of the opposition

Evening Standard

Social care sector 'broadly relaxed' about visa changes, Health Secretary claims

International care workers will be banned from bringing dependants when they move to the UK under the changes

Evening Standard

Today we learned Laura Trott is the unthinking person’s Helen Whately

After becoming chief secretary to the Treasury, this was Trott’s moment to crash and burn on the media round

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting describes Cabinet reshuffle as another ‘Conservative clown show’

Former PM David Cameron has made a surprise return to frontline politics as Foreign Secretary.

The Independent UK

Kate Garraway says husband Derek Draper ‘not doing great’

The GMB presenter also confirmed that her recent on-air plea for a private meeting with Health Secretary Steve Barclay had been answered

Evening Standard

Minister tells of own experience of A&Es treating ‘so many’ elderly patients

Helen Whately said she had gained further insight into the healthcare front line after a broken ankle and spending time in hospital with relatives.

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Social care funding ‘will relieve hard-pressed councils and struggling staff’

But sector leaders warned there remains a need for a genuine plan for change and reform in the long term.

The Guardian - UK

UK care operators accused of ‘shocking abuse’ of migrant workers

Unison says some workers given substandard accommodation and 80-hour weeks and forced to repay recruitment fees

The Independent UK

Assisted dying law changes ‘matter for MPs but Government will not stand in way’

Helen Whately said debate in this ‘sensitive area’ is one that should be led by MPs at Westminster and it should be for Parliament to decide.

The National (Scotland)

Applause as Mhairi Black tears apart Tories' Rwanda policy on Question Time

MHAIRI Black was applauded on Question Time after she pulled apart the Tories’ Rwanda deportation policy ...

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Tory minister red-faced as NO ONE in Question Time audience backs Rwanda policy

A TORY minister struggled to answer why not one member of the audience on the BBC’s Question Time supported the policy of deporting people to…

Daily Mirror

Tory speechless as NO ONE in Question Time audience raises hand to support Rwanda plan

Health minister Helen Whately appeared flustered after BBC Question Time host Fiona Bruce asked if anyone supported the government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda and no one put their hand up

The National (Scotland)

Here's who's on Question Time as show is broadcast from Exeter

THE SNP’s deputy Westminster leader is set to appear on Question Time tonight as the show is broadcast from Exeter.

The Guardian - UK

Government scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will cost £169,000 per person, Home Office says – as it happened

Home secretary says benefits of deterring irregular immigration should also be considered, as economic impact assessment published

Daily Mirror

Ministers finally pledge new powers to stop families being denied care home visits

Since pandemic restrictions were eased relatives are still facing issues with visiting loved ones - an issue branded a 'dangerous hangover from Covid'

The Independent UK

Consultation launched to strengthen rules allowing care home and hospital visits

New regulations would make visiting a legal requirement for hospitals, care homes, mental health units and other health and care settings.

The Independent UK

Government commits to reducing number of national NHS targets

It comes in response to a recent review which found having too many targets makes them less effective.

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