Tory men do not have particular problem with sexual harassment, says cabinet minister ‘I don’t think that’s the case at all’: Therese Coffey denies party has issue following series of scandals The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
PM ‘didn’t know specific claims’ about Chris Pincher before giving him whips job Therese Coffey says she was told Boris Johnson did not know the details of sexual misconduct allegations against the Tamworth MP The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
Boris Johnson 'unaware' of groping claim before appointing MP as chief whip BORIS Johnson is under increasing pressure to explain his leniency towards a former Tory minister after fresh groping allegations were made against… The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2022
Benefit cap could be lifted by DWP to boost payments in cost of living crisis At present families are losing around £200 a month with 35,000 more households set to be affected by the policy this year Chronicle Live · Jul 1, 2022
DWP benefit cap may increase for first time in six years amid soaring inflation Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey has confirmed that the UK Government may review the benefit cap this year which affects how much money claimants can receive Glasgow Live · Jun 30, 2022
DWP benefit cap could finally be raised after 6 years as inflation soars The limit has been set at £20,000 since 2016 - and has been accused of 'social cleansing' of whole areas of cities as rents become unaffordable Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022
DWP: Universal Credit major rule change announced that could impact payments The Work and Pensions Secretary said the change would be "very soon" Nottingham Post · Jun 28, 2022
DWP '12 hour' change could see Universal Credit claimants miss out on benefits The current system in place states that anyone working nine hours or more doesn't need to attend regular Job Centre appointments - but the minimum requirement will soon rise to 12 hours. Chronicle Live · Jun 26, 2022
How to prevent Universal Credit being stopped ahead of major change for recipients Under the current system, anyone on the benefit and working a minimum nine hours does not need to attend regular appointments at the Job Centre - but this minimum requirement will soon rise to 12 hours Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2022
Benefit claimants to face hours change as DWP plans new rules The Government is planning more changes to the system Liverpool Echo · Jun 26, 2022
Benefit claimants made to work longer hours to avoid job centre visits 'We just want to help people get on into work' Wales Online · Jun 26, 2022
Benefit claimants to be made to work longer hours to avoid job centre visits The Work and Pensions Secretary said she hoped the threshold would be raised ‘very soon’. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022
Highest proportion of homes to get cost-of-living payment are in London – DWP More than eight million low-income households will see the first portion of the £650 one-off payment hit their bank accounts from July 14. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
‘All options on the table’: Downing Street confirms Boris Johnson considering withdrawal from human rights treaty All European states except Russia and Belarus are signatories to the convention drawn up after the Second World War The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2022 UK Government already preparing replacement Rwanda flight THE UK Government is preparing a new flight to take asylum seekers to Rwanda after its planned inaugural flight was cancelled following a…
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022 Ministers dismiss Tory MPs’ calls to quit European court after Rwanda flight grounded Minister says he would not ‘advocate withdrawing from the ECHR’
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022 Ministers ‘highly confident’ Rwanda deportation flights will go ahead Tory MPs furious at a late-night ruling by the European Court of Human Rights halted the first departure.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022 No 10 revives prospect of UK leaving European convention on human rights after Labour calls Rwanda plans ‘a shambles’ – as it happened This live blog is now close
Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022 UK preparing for next Rwanda deportation flight - but top Tory won't say when Therese Coffey said ministers were 'highly confident' the next flight would go ahead after a late intervention from the European Court of Human Rights
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022 Minister warns Home Office already preparing next Rwanda flight - but refuses to give timetable Despite last minute legal reprieve granted to asylum seekers, Therese Coffey ‘highly confident’ next flight will go ahead
The Independent UK · May 24, 2022 Johnson focuses on inflation battle as Cabinet face PM lockdown photo questions Senior ministers were asked whether the Prime Minister had let them down after a picture of him at a leaving do in November 2020 emerged.
Glasgow Live · May 20, 2022 DWP Universal Credit warning as staff given power to arrest claimants Department for Work and Pensions staff may be given sweeping new powers to arrest claimants and issue fines — as well as have easier access to their bank details
Liverpool Echo · May 19, 2022 DWP staff can now arrest claimants in Universal Credit fraud crackdown Two million claimants are set to have their cases dredged up and face fines
Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022 DWP staff get power to arrest Brits in hardline Universal Credit fraud crackdown Tory DWP chief Therese Coffey will announce sweeping laws to mass-request bank account data and slap people with fines even if they're not convicted of a crime. But work on the law won't start for at least a year
Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022 Thrill-seeking DWP chief goes to crisis cost of living summit straight from rollercoaster Therese Coffey was accused of a 'jolly day out' after riding the Wicker Man at Alton Towers, the popular theme park which happens to be owned by a Conservative donor