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The Latest Breaking News from Liz Kendall

Liz Kendall says getting people into work is best way to cut benefits bill

Chancellor is eyeing welfare system for potential cuts but pensions secretary says more support for jobseekers is key

The Guardian - UK

Is Rachel Reeves about to fix Britain’s public finances on the backs of the poorest members of society?

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the chancellor prepares to present her plans for social security reforms she must assess whether her cost-cutting measures are unnecessarily punitive, or indeed realistic

The Independent UK

Labour to cut welfare spending ‘by billions’ – what changes could they make?

Treasury insiders say welfare spending cuts will be in the ‘billions’

The Independent UK

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Labour minister says 'clue is in the name' to defend welfare cuts

A cabinet minister has said the “clue is in the name” when defending Labour’s plans to slash welfare spending ...

The National (Scotland)

‘Moral case’ to cut welfare bill, says minister as Reeves bids to balance books

The Chancellor looks set to curb welfare spending and the cost of the Civil Service in her spring statement.

Evening Standard

Low-paid workers to get 80% sick pay guarantee, says Labour

People on less than £123 per week do not get sick pay under current rules, which are expected to be strengthened next year.

The Independent UK

Thousands waiting for winter fuel payment despite DWP processing record claims

The number of claims for pension credit reached a record high following changes to the winter fuel payment

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DWP issues crucial update for those who pay rent and claim Universal Credit

The department has not revealed whether compensation can be expected in the future

The Independent UK

Ministers scrap DWP program allowing landlords to tap into tenants’ benefits

Exclusive: Liz Kendall confirms government will no longer back controversial ‘computer says yes’ system

The Guardian - UK

DWP benefit cuts could be as much as £5bn under Labour plans

Previous plans had put the figure at £3 billion – but it may now be much more

The Independent UK

Labour 'to slash £5bn from benefits bill with disability payment crackdown'

LABOUR are reportedly considering around £5 billion in cuts to the welfare budget – as disability rights campaigners warned ministers they would…

The National (Scotland)

Labour in Chaos as MPs Revolt Against Keir Starmer

In a dramatic policy shift, Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to be “ruthless with cuts” on welfare spending has ignited a firestorm of criticism from within his party.

The Fashion Central

Some people on sickness and disability benefits ‘taking the mickey’, says Liz Kendall – as it happened

The work and pensions secretary said those who think they were unable to work probably could with the right support

The Guardian - UK

Work and Pensions Secretary says some people on benefits ‘taking the mickey’

A report from the DWP found 49% of health and disability benefit recipients reported they felt they would never be able to work or work again.

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Evening Standard

MPs raise concerns over ‘Orwellian’ powers to crack down on benefit fraud

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill was approved at second reading by 343 to 87, majority 256.

The Independent UK

Kendall seeks to ease ‘snoopers’ charter’ fears over benefit fraud crackdown

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill aims to give new powers to the Department for Work and Pensions.

The Independent UK

Ministers must build on past Labour success in welfare savings

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The work and pensions secretary promises ‘big reforms’ in sickness benefits but must avoid cruel and counterproductive cuts

The National (Scotland)

Benefits claimants could lose £5000 a year in major Labour welfare overhaul

Hundreds of thousands of people could see reductions in sickness benefits payments of £5000 a year under a major welfare system overhaul being…

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The Independent UK

Benefits overhaul to make long-term sick look for work

Liz Kendall wants to make the biggest change to the welfare system in a decade

The Independent UK

Kendall pledges to ‘overhaul’ Government relationship with employers

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall described her department as the ‘HR department’ for ministers’ growth plans.

The Independent UK

Government to overspend £8.6bn on benefits bill as DWP boss says ‘radical’ changes to come

Labour should drop its “cruel and poorly thought-out plans” says leading charity

Evening Standard

Kendall promises sweeping reforms to sickness benefits

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said ‘big reforms’ were needed to cut the welfare bill.

The Independent UK

Labour gives update on sickness and disability benefit reforms as spending cuts expected soon

This government will control the UK’s benefit bill ‘once and for all’ says Reeves

The Independent UK

The biggest benefit changes Labour could make in 2025

There are several ways Labour could try to cut £3bn from the national welfare bill

The Independent UK

Driving bans for benefits cheats would be for ‘extreme’ cases – minister

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which would put the measures into law, is due to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.

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