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Criminals detained in hospitals could lose thousands in benefits under plans

The parents of a Nottingham attack victim said they were ‘delighted’ that the Government is looking into a benefits ban for hospital order convicts.

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Thousands of carers to have overpayments reviewed after decade-long ‘scandal’

Historic overpayments led to many carers unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt.

Evening Standard

‘I hate my boss’ is not a health condition, says leader of sick pay review

Action to combat UK’s £85 billion sick leave bill urged by ex-John Lewis chief executive Sir Charlie Mayfield

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MPs repeat plea for Government to lift two-child benefit cap ahead of budget

Work and pensions minister Andrew Western says Government are considering a number of ‘levers’ to bring child poverty down.

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DWP to look into stopping benefits for offenders in psychiatric hospitals

Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche’s mother and uncle met Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden in parliament on Monday.

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Labour will ‘never step aside’ in Wales – McFadden

Pat McFadden joined campaigners in the Caerphilly constituency on Thursday morning ahead of a crucial by-election for Welsh Labour next week.

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DWP issues warning to pensioners ahead of winter fuel payments

Fraudsters are sending text messages falsely claiming to be from government officials

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Winter fuel payments scam warning for pensioners

Winter fuel payments will be made automatically and people should not engage with texts about them, the Department for Work and Pensions is warning.

Evening Standard

Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work

There are approximately 2.8 million people out of work in the UK due to long-term sickness.

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Rachel Reeves to make case for ‘contribution’ ahead of youth jobs guarantee

The Chancellor is expected to say Britain must build on the principle of doing ‘our duty for each other’.

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Reeves should be shown ‘solidarity’ over Budget decisions – McFadden

The Work and Pensions Secretary said Rachel Reeves ‘shouldn’t do the job alone’ as he called for ‘collective responsibility’ from all ministers.

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Premier League clubs to support expansion of youth hubs

The partnership comes as the Government aims to double the number of youth hubs in England, Scotland and Wales over the next three years.

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Kemi Badenoch to offer Tory co-operation on welfare cuts

The Conservative leader will offer her party’s co-operation ‘in the national interest’.

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People on Basic State Pension told to check for payment errors

You can get in touch with the Department for Work and Pensions if you think your payment is incorrect

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Why state pension age could rise again

Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, has launched a new pension commission and announced a review of the state pension age, warning of a "tsunami of pensioner poverty" without major reform.

Evening Standard

Long-term triple lock commitment ‘out of scope’ of pensions commission

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is reviving the commission.

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State pension age to be reviewed as workers 'not saving enough for retirement'

The Government assesses the retirement age, currently 66 and increasing to 67 in 2026, every six years but appears to be starting this review early

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Labour revives Pensions Commission amid fears workers are saving too little

The Department for Work and Pensions said 45% of working-age adults were putting nothing into their pensions.

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PM braced for revolt over welfare after defending his record of a year in power

Ahead of the parliamentary showdown, Sir Keir Starmer said the Government could look back with a ‘real sense of pride’ at its first year in office.

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Labour MPs call out Keir Starmer's 'rushed' disability cuts amid rebellion firefight

WHETHER Keir Starmer can quash a major Labour rebellion over cuts to disability welfare remains “up in the air” ahead of a crunch vote, a rebel…

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Welfare concessions to be set out ahead of crunch vote

The Government will amend the Bill at the Commons committee stage to put the changes in place.

Evening Standard

Labour in ‘good place now’ on welfare, Kendall insists after Government U-turn

Number 10 offered concessions in a late-night climbdown to head off Sir Keir Starmer’s first Commons defeat.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer sparks 'two-tier' benefits system row with major U-turn on welfare cuts

The U-turn on personal independence payments will protect the incomes of some 370,000 people - but new claimants could be more than £5,000 worse off

The Independent UK

Starmer offers major concessions on benefit cuts after crisis talks with Labour rebels

In a letter to MPs, work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said personal independence payments would be protected

The Independent UK

Three committees complain of ‘inadequate consultation’ over welfare reforms

Committees from the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd and Northern Ireland Assembly have written jointly to Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall.

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