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Jobcentres will no longer force people into ‘any job’ available, minister says

Alison McGovern promises long-term career support in wake of Labour’s significant cuts to disability benefits

The Guardian - UK

Unemployment rate rises to near four-year high as wage growth falters

Signs point to a ‘cooling’ of the labour market, the ONS said

The Independent UK

Thirteen years ago, Emma told me disability cuts nearly broke her family. Now, under Labour, it’s worse

In families like hers, the devastating impact of the £5bn cuts will be felt most keenly. It is a stain Labour may never be rid of, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Cut disability claimants don’t have ‘significant needs’, Labour minister suggests

A LABOUR minister has suggested that the people who will lose disability payments amid sweeping Labour cuts do not have “significant needs"…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government accused of ‘disrespect for devolution’ over welfare cuts

SNP Scotland Office spokesman Stephen Gethins hit out at the lack of engagement with the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard

Labour’s plan to overhaul long-term benefits is laudable, putting a moral slant on it is not

Painting a veneer of morality over welfare cuts risks people fighting a tougher battle for support they need

The Guardian - UK

Labour send 'Jobcentres on wheels' around communities amid bid to slash benefits bill

LABOUR are sending “Jobcentres on wheels” around churches, mosques and football grounds in a trial bidding to cut the number of people out of…

The National (Scotland)

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Jobcentre vans to visit football clubs and retail parks to drive down unemployment

The vans, dubbed mobile jobcentres, are being tested as an “inclusive and accessible” way to encourage people into work.

Evening Standard

Mobile Jobcentre vans at football clubs, mosques and retail parks to get people ‘back into work’

The vans, dubbed mobile jobcentres, are being tested as an ‘inclusive’ way to get people into work

The Independent UK

Fact check: New bill suggests benefits cheats could face driving ban

Claims have circulated online about the new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.

Evening Standard

Driving bans for benefits cheats would be for ‘extreme’ cases – minister

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which would put the measures into law, is due to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

‘I know someone in a warehouse with a master’s degree’: how to break the cycle of youth unemployment

The number of young people without jobs is poised to tip 1 million, unless proper steps are taken to help them find work and secure their – and Britain’s – future

The Guardian - UK

Welfare system failing the sick and the taxpayer, says employment minister

A green paper on welfare reform is due next year and is expected to address issues with benefit claims

The Independent UK

‘Jobcentres are intensely hopeful’: how Labour plans to help people find work

Employment minister wants to create new ‘public employment service’ to transform the UK job market

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The Independent UK

‘No one has grappled with detail’ of assisted dying impact on courts, peer warns

MPs will vote on the proposed legislation on Friday following a debate in the House of Commons.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says UK will support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’ after meeting Biden, Macron and Scholz – as it happened

PM meets Biden, Macron and Scholz at pivotal moment for global conflicts

The Guardian - UK

Labour to bring in ‘own reforms’ to benefits system to save £3bn

Work and pensions minister says government will not go ahead with Tory plans but needs to make savings

The Guardian - UK

Fear and sanctions have failed to get Britain working. Why not try tea and empathy?

A radical rebrand will get people off benefits and into training and work, says the Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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The Guardian - UK

Nearly 1m UK pensioners living in deprivation, official figures show

Separate report suggests number of people living in poverty aged between 60 and pension age has tripled under Tories

The Guardian - UK

Labour plans review of carer’s allowance after thousands forced to repay

Alison McGovern says UK would ‘grind to a halt’ without unpaid carers and confirms party will review system if it wins power

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s got to be the right job’: the Welsh employment scheme tailored to local needs

Working Denbighshire helps residents at risk of poverty into jobs where they are needed most

The Independent UK

Left-leaning Labour MP hits out after losing reselection bid to shadow minister

Mick Whitley expressed ‘confusion and disappointment’ at the National Executive Committee’s decision to hold a vote on the candidacy.

Liverpool Echo

Alison McGovern defeats Mick Whitley to win Birkenhead Labour nomination

Current Wirral South MP triumphs in Labour on Labour tussle

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside objections ended 'inhumane' plan to house asylum seekers in barge off Wirral

Wirral Council leader Paul Stuart said: "This knee-jerk policy is simply unworkable"

Liverpool Echo

Battle for Merseyside MP seats is on as Labour contenders emerge

Fascinating contests are on the cards in five of our region's constituencies ahead of the next General Election

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