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State Pension age may rise to 68 sooner than thought - costing millions of people in their 50s £10,000

Mel Stride who is the current Work and Pensions Secretary has said that people may be forced to work for longer due to the 'pretty hairy' state of public finances - and a decision will be made within months.

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State pension age could rise to 68 earlier costing millions in their 50s £10,000

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said people could be made to work longer because of the “pretty hairy” state of the public finances, with a decision to be made in months

Daily Mirror

Supporting the most vulnerable through difficult times a ‘key focus’- Mel Stride

Three objectives for the DWP are helping the most vulnerable, getting people back into work and cracking down on benefits fraud, the minister said.

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Review into state pension age ‘considering cost and intergenerational fairness’

Mel Stride said the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)’s review is expected by May but refused to be drawn on any decisions.

The Independent UK

New DWP boss to face questions on cost of living, benefits and support for disabled people

Mel Stride will attend a formal meeting of the cross-party Work and Pensions Committee on November 30.

Daily Record

Sunak and Ramaphosa agree need for ‘next level’ UK-South Africa links

The South African president was in Downing Street as part of his state visit to the UK, the first by a foreign dignitary in the reign of the King.

The Independent UK

RMT leader Mick Lynch to meet Transport Secretary Mark Harper over rail dispute

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned his Cabinet that Britain faced a ‘challenging’ winter of strikes

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Minister defends Rishi Sunak’s use of private GP because NHS given ‘a lot of money’

PM under fire over registration with clinic charging reported £250 for ‘on the day’ consultation

The Independent UK

‘I’m not the Grinch’: Mick Lynch defends Christmas rail strikes as talks called

Work and pensions secretary lashes out at striking workers, saying they are putting family reunions at risk

The Guardian - UK

Train strikes: Government to hold talks with unions in bid to avoid Christmas walkout

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned his Cabinet that Britain faced a ‘challenging’ winter of strikes

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister defends lavish state banquet at time of austerity

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said the state visit by Cyril Ramaphosa will help boost links with South Africa.

The Independent UK

Millions to get latest cost of living payment from today

Recipients have been told to beware of scammers

The Independent UK

Pensioners start to receive up to £600 from Wednesday to help with energy bills

The vast majority of payments will be made automatically, the Department for Work and Pensions said.

The Independent UK

DWP says it has 'no plans' to means-test PIP disability benefit claimed by 3million Brits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sought to calm fears, two weeks after new Cabinet minister Mel Stride refused to rule out restricting the benefit to the poorest

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Daily Record

Financial expert predicts State Pension Triple Lock pledge will be scrapped at Autumn Statement this week

Speculation is mounting on whether State Pensions and benefits will rise in line with 10% inflation next April.

Daily Record

DWP says no assessment made of the costs involved for means-testing PIP

Disability benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance are not currently means-tested.

Daily Mirror

Tory MPs line up to demand state pension rise as triple lock pressure mounts

DWP chief Mel Stride said pensioners won't 'necessarily' be short-changed - as Tory MPs lined up to demand he keep the Conservatives' promise and raise them by 10.1% inflation

The Independent UK

Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’

No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister.

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Daily Mirror

Gavin Williamson could face THREE bullying probes as No10 warns new claims 'serious'

Downing Street said new claims Gavin Williamson told a civil servant to 'slit your throat' and 'jump out of the window' were 'serious' and talks are now under way about whether the Cabinet Office should investigate

The Independent UK

OAPs ‘at forefront’ as Sunak mulls raising pensions and benefits with inflation

The move would likely usher in deeper public spending cuts elsewhere and higher tax rises.

Daily Mirror

Scandal-hit Gavin Williamson faces new probe - but could keep job past Christmas

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said there was an 'independent' inquiry into Mr Williamson's sweary WhatsApp messages to ex-Chief Whip Wendy Morton amid reports the matter has been escalated to Parliament's watchdog

Wales Online

Hundreds of thousands are missing out on free £400 towards energy bills

The Government has vowed to tackle the problem

The Independent UK

Tory MP refers Gavin Williamson bullying claim to parliamentary watchdog

Wendy Morton refers allegation to independent investigators – as Williamson apologises to cabinet

The Independent UK

Lords due for reform, says minister as Johnson asks new peers to defer take-up

But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says it would be ‘very difficult’ to get political consensus on any possible shake-up.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson expected to hand peerages to 4 Tory MPs in resignation list OLD

Outgoing Cop26 president Alok Sharma reported to be among about 20 nominees – alongside very youthful aides

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