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No 10 revives prospect of UK leaving European convention on human rights after Labour calls Rwanda plans ‘a shambles’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

UK to challenge court ruling that halted Rwanda deportations, says minister

Thérèse Coffey says she is sure government will go back to European court of human rights over decision

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

DWP confirms date 8m households will receive first part of £650 cost of living payment next month

Eligible households in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a payment for £326 in July.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

Winners and losers as DWP moves 2.6 million Brits to Universal Credit

The massive shake-up will begin on May 9 this year

Liverpool Echo · Apr 27, 2022

DWP to move 2.6million Brits to Universal Credit - full list of winners and losers

We've put together an explainer guide to the managed migration of 2.6million Brits from legacy benefits to Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022

DWP to hammer up to 900,000 Brits with benefit freeze as they move to Universal Credit

DWP chiefs will move 2.6million households onto Universal Credit between May 9 this year and the end of 2024 - but up to 900,000 will be worse off long term, government documents reveal

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2022

Londoner’s Diary: ‘I’m hopeful that scourge of NDAs will end at last’

In today’s Diary: Weinstein assistant on NDAs / Truss on manoeuvres? / Keyes’s honest face / Blessed’s unusual dream / The PM and Fortuna / Bradley confusion

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2022

DWP State Pension 'bumper increase' on the way for claimants

Experts have stated that, following the UK Government's commitment to reinstating the triple lock, State Pension claimants could soon see a big rise in what they receive

Glasgow Live · Mar 23, 2022

State pension could rise 7% in 2023, Tories pledge - but only after year of cuts

DWP chief Therese Coffey confirmed the triple lock will confirm next year in a hasty clarification, despite soaring inflation. It would mean pensioners get a bumper rise next year after cuts this year in a benefits 'rollercoaster'

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2022

Met to review decision not to investigate quiz night party after photo emerges – as it happened

Latest news: picture of Boris Johnson at event with prosecco emerges; PM plans to end all coronavirus restrictions in England in two weeks

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022