Politics
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Chris Mason: Flurry of worry over benefit changes
Arguments about benefits always revolve around a single concept: fairness. There are timeless questions – who is deserving and who…
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Lammy says Israel international law remarks ‘could have been clearer’
David Lammy has said he “could have been clearer” in his comments about Israel blocking aid to Gaza and if…
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Under-22s will not get incapacity benefits under welfare shake-up
Mitchell Labiak Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Under-22s with long-term illnesses or disabilities will no longer be able to…
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At-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up
Brian Wheeler Political reporter PA Media The government has announced plans for major changes to the benefits system aimed at…
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Net Zero by 2050 ‘impossible’ for UK, says Kemi Badenoch
Sam Francis Political reporter PA Media Kemi Badenoch has said it is “impossible” for the UK to meet its net…
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Crackdown on government cards to cut ‘wasteful’ spending
Becky Morton Political reporter PA Media Thousands of taxpayer-funded credit cards will be cancelled under plans to crack down on…
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Benefits overhaul will be fair, insists Liz Kendall
Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images The work and pensions secretary has insisted her planned overhaul to benefits rules will…
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‘Too much bureaucracy,’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells regulators
The chancellor has told regulators there is “too much bureaucracy” as she aims to slash red tape to boost economic…
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What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?
Getty Images Changes to a key disability benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are being considered by the government as…
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Twenty-nine councillors defect to Reform UK
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has welcomed 29 councillors who have defected to his party in recent weeks from parties…
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