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Sick notes ‘scrapped’ under plans to reduce benefit claimants

‘Fit notes are too often a dead end,’ the work and pensions secretary said

The Independent UK

Iran war could cause job losses in Britain, minister warns

Pat McFadden said the impact of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could feed through to the UK labour market.

Evening Standard

More than 12 million to benefit from state pension increase

More than 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension increase by 4.8 per cent from April 6, under the Triple Lock guarantee, leading to a rise of up to £575. This increase is part of a government commitment expected to boost pensioners' annual incomes by up to £2,100 by…

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UK Government announces 80 new youth hubs to battle unemployment surge

Youth hubs bring together jobcentres, councils, employers and training providers to support those aged between 16 and 24.

Evening Standard

Young people are not snowflakes and shirkers, minister insists

Pat McFadden announced an additional £1 billion spending to tackle those not in education, employment or training.

Evening Standard

UK government to launch £1bn plan to tackle youth unemployment

The £1billion package is due to be laid out on Monday, with the government aiming to create 200,000 jobs

The Independent UK

Jobcentre on Wheels to arrive in six areas as part of employment support drive

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the Jobcentre on Wheels was designed around ‘meeting people where they are’.

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Young Londoners turn to apprenticeships amid university fee concerns

Transport for London (TfL) said it had received over 5,000 applications for just 157 apprenticeships placements this year

Evening Standard

MPs resoundingly vote to scrap two-child benefit cap

It will be further scrutinised by MPs and peers before it can become law, but the Government has said it wants to ditch the two-child limit from April

The Independent UK

Major British film studio backs youth employment scheme

As part of his tour of the site, a senior minister was taken into an artificial snowy landscape before being introduced to Darth Vader.

Evening Standard

Waspi compensation decision expected imminently

Work and Pensions Secretary will address the Commons on Thursday with an update on pensions.

Evening Standard

'Traitors' politics: Minister's warning as Farage teases Labour defection to Reform after Jenrick joins from Tories

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said Reform UK was a ‘Right-wing project’ despite Nigel Farage’s party attracting a significant number of Labour voters

Evening Standard

Criminals in hospital to lose benefits as Labour closes ‘loophole’

Families of victims of the 2023 Nottingham attacks have welcomed the plans

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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.

The Independent UK

‘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

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

DWP issues warning to pensioners ahead of winter fuel payments

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

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.

Evening Standard

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’.

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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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