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Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’

No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister.

The Independent UK

Gavin Williamson could face THREE bullying probes as No10 warns new claims 'serious'

Downing Street said new claims Gavin Williamson told a civil servant to 'slit your throat' and 'jump out of the window' were 'serious' and talks are now under way about whether the Cabinet Office should investigate

Daily Mirror

OAPs ‘at forefront’ as Sunak mulls raising pensions and benefits with inflation

The move would likely usher in deeper public spending cuts elsewhere and higher tax rises.

The Independent UK

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Scandal-hit Gavin Williamson faces new probe - but could keep job past Christmas

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said there was an 'independent' inquiry into Mr Williamson's sweary WhatsApp messages to ex-Chief Whip Wendy Morton amid reports the matter has been escalated to Parliament's watchdog

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of thousands are missing out on free £400 towards energy bills

The Government has vowed to tackle the problem

Wales Online

Tory MP refers Gavin Williamson bullying claim to parliamentary watchdog

Wendy Morton refers allegation to independent investigators – as Williamson apologises to cabinet

The Independent UK

Lords due for reform, says minister as Johnson asks new peers to defer take-up

But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says it would be ‘very difficult’ to get political consensus on any possible shake-up.

The Independent UK

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Boris Johnson expected to hand peerages to 4 Tory MPs in resignation list OLD

Outgoing Cop26 president Alok Sharma reported to be among about 20 nominees – alongside very youthful aides

The Independent UK

‘Unacceptable’ if Williamson told civil servant ‘slit your throat’ – minister

But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said that at the moment, the report is in the “realm of media speculation”.

The Independent UK

PM thinks Williamson bullying accusations are serious, says aide

Rishi Sunak considering ‘appropriate’ action against Cabinet Office minister, says spokesperson

The Guardian - UK

Britain and France close to deal on tackling Channel crossings

Britain is on the verge of agreeing a deal with France to tackle the surge of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats, a Cabinet Minister said on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Gavin Williamson allegedly told civil servant to 'slit your throat' as new bullying claim emerges

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure over his decision to bring Gavin Williamson ally back into Government.

Daily Record

‘Utterly unacceptable’ if Gavin Williamson told aide to ‘slit your throat’, says Cabinet minister

Me Stride refuses to say ‘bullying’ minister will survive until Christmas, warning ‘I don’t think anyone is unsackable’

The Independent UK

Sir Gavin Williamson told ‘we are all sackable’ as he faces fresh claim of alleged bullying

Sir Gavin Williamson could face a cabinet office investigation over bullying reports, Downing Street hinted on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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Daily Record

SNP blasts Tory welfare chief over call for maternity rights to be slashed

Mel Stride, recently appointed as Work and Pensions secretary by Rishi Sunak, complained that rules on leave for new mothers and fathers were too "onerous".

Nottingham Post

DWP boss declines to rule out means test changes for disability benefit claimants

People were left confused when the head of the DWP did not answer a question

The Independent UK

Millions worse off if PIP and disability benefits are means-tested

DWP refuses to rule out several disability benefits becoming means tested

Liverpool Echo

DWP could means-test PIP, Attendance Allowance and other disability benefits

PIP, Attendance Allowance and other disability benefits could all be affected

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Nottingham Post

DWP fails to rule out means-testing PIP and other disability benefits ahead of Autumn Budget

The new boss at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was questioned in the House of Commons

Chronicle Live

DWP fails to rule out means-testing PIP, Attendance Allowance and other disability benefits

The Autumn Budget is scheduled to take place on November 17 and questions have been asked about any upcoming changes to disability benefits

Daily Record

DWP does not rule out means-testing PIP and other disability benefits in Autumn Statement this month

DLA, Attendance Allowance and Carer’s Allowance eligibility could be changing.

Edinburgh Live

DWP boss says decision whether to increase benefits will be mid-November at earliest

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride has issued an update regarding the State Pension and benefits uprating decision, stating that it would not be announced until "at least" November 17

Daily Record

New DWP boss confirms State Pension and benefits uprating decision will be mid-November at the earliest

Mel Stride told MPs an announcement will not be made before the Autumn Statement on November 17.

Daily Mirror

Tory DWP chief rebuked by No10 over his call for maternity rights to be slashed

Mel Stride bizarrely claimed he had never said 'cutting maternity rights will be good for business' - despite his 2012 comments that 'relaxations in protected-employment' laws could be a 'massive shot in the arm for British business'

The Independent UK

Pensions Secretary guarded on whether benefits will rise in line with inflation

Tory MPs were among those applying pressure to the new Secretary of State to make the call ahead of the Chancellor’s autumn statement on November 17.

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