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Gordon Brown demands ‘cruel’ DWP stops raid on 2 million benefit claimants

Government acting as ‘ruthless debt collector’ at time of hardship, says former Labour PM

The Independent UK

DWP weighs up state pension age rise amid 'pretty hairy' public finances warning

The Work and Pensions Secretary said life expectancy, the cost to public finances and "intergenerational fairness" were all being considered

Nottingham Post

DWP told to 'get a grip' over quiet housing benefit cut that hits 844,000 Brits

The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - the amount of Universal Credit people get to cover private rent - has been frozen since April 2020. And page 66 of an Autumn Statement document confirmed it's being frozen again to 2024

Daily Mirror

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State pension age could rise to 68, costing millions of people £10,000

A decision on raising the age is expected within months

Nottingham Post

New DWP boss confirms review into State Pension age on track to be published next May

Mel Stride refused to be drawn on whether the official age of retirement will increase.

Daily Record

People on legacy benefits may still trigger an automatic move to Universal Credit before migration in 2028

DWP boss Mel Stride said 33% of ESA claimants are likely to lose out as a consequence of the planned managed migration.

Daily Record

When DWP will announce major changes to state pension rules

A previous review of the state pension age in 2017, led by John Cridland, established that people should expect to spend on average up to one third of their adult life in retirement

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State Pension age may rise to 68 sooner than thought - costing millions of people in their 50s £10,000

Mel Stride who is the current Work and Pensions Secretary has said that people may be forced to work for longer due to the 'pretty hairy' state of public finances - and a decision will be made within months.

Chronicle Live

State pension age could rise to 68 earlier costing millions in their 50s £10,000

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said people could be made to work longer because of the “pretty hairy” state of the public finances, with a decision to be made in months

Daily Mirror

Supporting the most vulnerable through difficult times a ‘key focus’- Mel Stride

Three objectives for the DWP are helping the most vulnerable, getting people back into work and cracking down on benefits fraud, the minister said.

The Independent UK

Review into state pension age ‘considering cost and intergenerational fairness’

Mel Stride said the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)’s review is expected by May but refused to be drawn on any decisions.

The Independent UK

New DWP boss to face questions on cost of living, benefits and support for disabled people

Mel Stride will attend a formal meeting of the cross-party Work and Pensions Committee on November 30.

Daily Record

Sunak and Ramaphosa agree need for ‘next level’ UK-South Africa links

The South African president was in Downing Street as part of his state visit to the UK, the first by a foreign dignitary in the reign of the King.

The Independent UK

RMT leader Mick Lynch to meet Transport Secretary Mark Harper over rail dispute

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned his Cabinet that Britain faced a ‘challenging’ winter of strikes

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Minister defends Rishi Sunak’s use of private GP because NHS given ‘a lot of money’

PM under fire over registration with clinic charging reported £250 for ‘on the day’ consultation

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m not the Grinch’: Mick Lynch defends Christmas rail strikes as talks called

Work and pensions secretary lashes out at striking workers, saying they are putting family reunions at risk

Evening Standard

Train strikes: Government to hold talks with unions in bid to avoid Christmas walkout

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned his Cabinet that Britain faced a ‘challenging’ winter of strikes

The Independent UK

Cabinet minister defends lavish state banquet at time of austerity

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said the state visit by Cyril Ramaphosa will help boost links with South Africa.

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The Independent UK

Millions to get latest cost of living payment from today

Recipients have been told to beware of scammers

The Independent UK

Pensioners start to receive up to £600 from Wednesday to help with energy bills

The vast majority of payments will be made automatically, the Department for Work and Pensions said.

Daily Mirror

DWP says it has 'no plans' to means-test PIP disability benefit claimed by 3million Brits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sought to calm fears, two weeks after new Cabinet minister Mel Stride refused to rule out restricting the benefit to the poorest

Daily Record

Financial expert predicts State Pension Triple Lock pledge will be scrapped at Autumn Statement this week

Speculation is mounting on whether State Pensions and benefits will rise in line with 10% inflation next April.

Daily Record

DWP says no assessment made of the costs involved for means-testing PIP

Disability benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance are not currently means-tested.

Daily Mirror

Tory MPs line up to demand state pension rise as triple lock pressure mounts

DWP chief Mel Stride said pensioners won't 'necessarily' be short-changed - as Tory MPs lined up to demand he keep the Conservatives' promise and raise them by 10.1% inflation

The Independent UK

Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’

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

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