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Austerity-era benefit cuts plunged nearly a quarter of British children into poverty, study finds

DWP secretary says that ‘too many children and families’ suffered under Conservative-era policies

The Independent UK

More than 12 million to benefit from state pension increase

More than 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension increase by 4.8 per cent from April 6, under the Triple Lock guarantee, leading to a rise of up to £575. This increase is part of a government commitment expected to boost pensioners' annual incomes by up to £2,100 by…

The Independent UK

London has highest levels of child poverty in England

New figures show that 38% of London children are living in relative poverty, compared with a national average of 27%

Evening Standard

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UK Government announces 80 new youth hubs to battle unemployment surge

Youth hubs bring together jobcentres, councils, employers and training providers to support those aged between 16 and 24.

Evening Standard

Reform will ‘dismantle’ NHS if they win election, DWP Secretary warns

Pat McFadden claimed that if Reform wins the Holyrood election the party would move the country to an insurance model.

Evening Standard

Government gives update on Pip review as claimants reach record high

Disabled people have been urged to share their views on the future of the Personal Independence Payment (Pip), Britain’s most-claimed health and disability benefit, as the review into the payment continues.

The Independent UK

As Trump shows lack of direction on Iran, even Badenoch distances herself

Steady UK opposition to the war and the US president’s insults mean MPs are finding it easier to point out the obvious

The Guardian - UK

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Young people are not snowflakes and shirkers, minister insists

Pat McFadden announced an additional £1 billion spending to tackle those not in education, employment or training.

Evening Standard

Labour MPs have no reason to oppose new welfare reforms, says minister

Pat McFadden unveils £1bn youth employment scheme and appeals to backbenchers who rebelled last year

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with UK as he criticises Starmer for being overly reliant on advisers – as it happened

President says PM should be more supportive over strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Trump in new tirade against Starmer over Iran war as his plan to open Hormuz Strait flounders

The US president hit out as Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan and Australia declined to jump to his request to send warships to the Middle East

Evening Standard

UK not obliged to support every demand of ‘transactional’ US president, minister says

Pat McFadden says UK relations with US remain strong despite Donald Trump’s threats to Nato allies

The Guardian - UK

UK government to launch £1bn plan to tackle youth unemployment

The £1billion package is due to be laid out on Monday, with the government aiming to create 200,000 jobs

The Independent UK

Sharp rise in young Britons saying ill health is reason they are jobless, study finds

Share of 16- to 24-year-old Neets who report a work-limiting condition up 70% in a decade, says thinktank

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The Independent UK

Jobcentre on Wheels to be rolled out across Britain – this is where

It is hoped the initiative will ‘break down the barriers that stop people finding good work’

Evening Standard

Jobcentre on Wheels to arrive in six areas as part of employment support drive

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the Jobcentre on Wheels was designed around ‘meeting people where they are’.

Evening Standard

Young Londoners turn to apprenticeships amid university fee concerns

Transport for London (TfL) said it had received over 5,000 applications for just 157 apprenticeships placements this year

The Guardian - UK

Steady Ed conjures up a Keir in his own image – complete with fake steering wheel

Miliband is one minister who doesn’t want to be PM, and is more than happy to let Starmer think he is still in control

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The Guardian - UK

Futile resignations and blatant revisionism to the fore as Starmer staggers on

The same cabinet ministers who failed to speak up for the PM in the morning were soon offering their undying support

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan says his ‘ultimate goal’ is to reverse Brexit

Mayor of London urges PM to show more ambition in rebuilding links with EU

The Independent UK

Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s Downing Street chief of staff over Mandelson scandal

The departure of the man responsible for putting Keir Starmer into Downing Street is a serious blow to the government and leaves the PM exposed

The Independent UK

Defiant Starmer to take Labour message to country despite calls for him to quit over Mandelson

Downing Street says PM will be ‘out and about’ in the coming week ‘making the case for why [his] government is delivering for working people’

The Independent UK

Mandelson should return US ambassador payoff, minister says

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The Guardian - UK

Mandelson should hand back US ambassador payout, says cabinet minister

Pressure grows on Keir Starmer as Labour peer reported to have received payment worth three months’ salary when he quit in September

Evening Standard

Mandelson should hand back payoff after sacking over Epstein link, minister says

Pat McFadden said the disgraced former ambassador to the US should return the money or give it to charity.

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