Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall has unveiled plans to slash welfare bill by £5bn in benefits overhaul ...
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Ex-Tory minister leads backlash against Kemi Badenoch over net zero retreatEx-Tory minister leads backlash against Kemi Badenoch over net zero retreat
Former environment minister Chris Skidmore highlighted how Kemi Badenoch has changed her mind on climate change ...
Murderer shouted ‘die die die’ as he stabbed man to death on quiet London streetMurderer shouted ‘die die die’ as he stabbed man to death on quiet London street
Dellan Charles, 23, went on the run for 10 months after murdering Sean O’Neil in west London ...
Voices: Is Labour’s welfare reform going too far – or is it necessary to balance the books? Join The Independent DebateVoices: Is Labour’s welfare reform going too far – or is it necessary to balance the books? Join The Independent Debate
Labour’s reforms to benefits aim to reduce economic inactivity and encourage work, but critics warn they could push vulnerable people ...
Bridget Phillipson tells critics to ‘leave London for a change’ to see scale of schools crisis as reform row escalatesBridget Phillipson tells critics to ‘leave London for a change’ to see scale of schools crisis as reform row escalates
The education secretary has become embroiled in a war of words over her school reforms ...
John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, dies aged 105John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, dies aged 105
Prince William has led tributes for Group Captain John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, one of a number known as ‘The Few’ ...
M25 closed near Dartford Tunnel after serious crashM25 closed near Dartford Tunnel after serious crash
The M25 is closed off between Thurrock and Upminster following the multi-vehicle crash this morning ...
Major rule change for anyone booking a driving test in bid to cut backlogMajor rule change for anyone booking a driving test in bid to cut backlog
The new rule aims to cut down the backlog of test slots as a result of coronavirus lockdowns and industrial ...
Third teenager dies after Shropshire crashThird teenager dies after Shropshire crash
The 17-year-old died as a result of his injuries ...
Minister vows ‘life on sickness benefits to end’ for millions as Labour looks to stave off rebellion over welfare cutsMinister vows ‘life on sickness benefits to end’ for millions as Labour looks to stave off rebellion over welfare cuts
Pat McFadden said the government will ensure the welfare state is ‘fit for 21st century’ ...