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MPs to vote on assisted dying as row over ministerial criticism deepens

Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater’s legislation will come before the Commons on Friday.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer doubles down on benefits crackdown as he promises ‘zero tolerance’ on cheats

Labour work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall says young people who refuse jobs or training will lose payments, as prime minister warns of ‘bulging’ cost of welfare

The Independent UK

Young people will lose benefits if they refuse work and training, minister says

Liz Kendall said claimants have a ‘responsibility’ to engage with skills or employment programmes.

Evening Standard

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Shabana Mahmood should not impose her religious beliefs on others, says peer

Charlie Falconer says Labour colleague and justice secretary has ‘religious reasons’ for opposing assisted dying

The Guardian - UK

Kendall defends Cabinet colleagues voicing ‘strong opinions’ on assisted dying

The Work and Pensions Secretary said she would not criticise the health and justice secretaries for their interventions on the issue.

The Independent UK

Benefits claimants will face sanctions if they refuse to work, minister says

Liz Kendall said people have a ‘responsibility’ to engage with training or employment programmes and will lose financial support if they do not do so.

Evening Standard

Liz Kendall says young people who won’t take up work will lose benefits

Work and pensions secretary says she will transform opportunities as Starmer bemoans ‘bulging benefits bill’

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Nato countries are in a ‘hidden cyber war’ with Russia, says Liz Kendall

The Work and Pensions Secretary said the UK has to be ‘absolutely vigilant’ in its approach.

Evening Standard

UK jobcentres not fit for purpose, says Liz Kendall ahead of major reforms

The work and pensions secretary is to overhaul benefits system, pushing young people into work or education

The Guardian - UK

Who is on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg? The full guest list

SECRETARY of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall is set to appear on Laura Kuenssberg's Sunday morning politics show.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer says ‘bulging benefits bill’ is ‘blighting our society’

The Prime Minister used an article in the Mail on Sunday to vow to ‘get to grips’ with the cost of welfare.

Evening Standard

Winter fuel payment cuts may force 100,000 pensioners ‘below poverty line’

Analysis shows 50,000 more people will be in relative fuel poverty next year – and another 50,000 by 2030

The Guardian - UK

Winter Fuel Cut: Tens of thousands of pensioners will be pushed into poverty, Government's own analysis shows

Government estimates suggest that limiting the payment will mean an estimated 50,000 more pensioners are in relative poverty after housing costs in 2025, and 100,000 more in 2026

Evening Standard

Thousands forced into poverty by winter fuel squeeze, Government estimates

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the Government estimates did not account for measures to mitigate the impact.

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The Guardian - UK

Cabinet minister Liz Kendall says she will vote for assisted dying

Work and pensions secretary confirms stance, as Wes Streeting faces criticism for saying law could bring NHS cuts

The Guardian - UK

Liz Kendall says there is ‘no tension’ in government over winter fuel payments

Work and pensions secretary says ‘scandal’ of pensioners not claiming credit entitlement is bigger problem

Evening Standard

Liz Kendall: ‘No tension’ over pension credit uptake in light of winter fuel cut

The Work and Pensions Secretary suggested she wanted to see a 100% take-up of pension credit ‘regardless’ of how it impacted savings plans.

Evening Standard

Benefit claims jump in London amid push to get more jobless people back to work - new map

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The Independent UK

Labour facing legal challenge over winter fuel payments cut

Unite has accused the government of acting unlawfully over its move to means test the payment, which is expected to affect around 10 million pensioners

Evening Standard

Local services to get £240m funding boost to ‘get Britain working’

Sir Keir Starmer said the Budget would allocate £240 million to local services to get people back into work.

Evening Standard

Trade unions and health experts to have their say on child poverty plans

The Government’s strategy on child poverty is intended to alleviate the ‘negative experience’ of living in poverty.

The National (Scotland)

Labour plan to stick with Tories £1.3bn benefits cuts branded 'utterly shameless'

THE Labour Government will press ahead with £1.3 billion in annual cuts to UK sickness benefits which was previously announced by the Tories,…

The Independent UK

How DWP rules for disability benefit assessment could change as Reeves’ Budget approaches

Changes could take effect from next April as Treasury reportedly looks to save £3bn

The National (Scotland)

UK Government to push 'seriously ill' mental health patients back to work

THE UK Government's plans to send job coaches to visit mental health patients when they are in hospital wards to “help them” get back to work…

The Guardian - UK

Unpaid carers welcome Liz Kendall’s plan to review benefit rules

Welfare secretary promised overhaul of carer’s allowance after overpayments scandal raised concern over injustices

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