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600,000 more children thrown into poverty as Tories cut Universal Credit payments

Research by the End Child Poverty Coalition revealed the total number of kids living in poverty soared to 4.2million in 2021-22 as the government axed the £20-a-week boost to UC

Daily Mirror

Jonathan Ashworth signals end to 'heinous' two-child benefit cap if Labour wins power

The Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary said the policy ushered in by austerity Tory ex-Chancellor George Osborne is 'absolutely keeping children in poverty'

Daily Mirror

Self-employed Brits caught by Universal Credit 'trap' - as numbers DOUBLE in a year

The number of self-employed households receiving Universal Credit who are subject to the ‘Minimum Income Floor’ (MIF) – which cuts their benefit payments – more than doubled in a year to February 2023

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Labour confirms plans to block all new North Sea oil and gas projects

Party says details of how UK can become ‘world leader’ in green energy transition will be announced soon

The Guardian - UK

Tories making Britain 'sick man of Europe' - with north hit twice as hard as south

Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary blamed record NHS waiting times and out of date benefit rules for trapping people out of work

Daily Mirror

Sunak criticised for ‘own goal’ over loss of tax-free shopping for tourists, as PM tries to woo business leaders – as it happened

Rishi Sunak hears concerns over tax-free shopping rules, AI and CBI allegations at first summit with UK corporate leaders

The Guardian - UK

Labour cuts ties with CBI and says lobby group needs ‘root and branch reform’

Flood of Confederation of British Industry members have quit since allegations reported by the Guardian

The Guardian - UK

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High standards still expected from civil servants after Raab report, says Dowden

New deputy prime minister says he has experienced ‘frustrations’ dealing with Whitehall officials

The Guardian - UK

New planned review of State Pension age could see retirement rise to 68 as early as 2036

The planned rise from 66 to 67 will go ahead between 2026 and 2028.

Daily Record

Tories made 'political choice' to delay retirement age decision until next election

The Tories have postponed making a decision on when to raise the pension age to 68 until after the next General Election.

The National (Scotland)

BBC came under No 10 pressure to avoid using ‘lockdown’ in early pandemic, leak shows

Exclusive: leaked emails and WhatsApp messages reveal reporters also told to be more critical of Labour

The Guardian - UK

Parents on universal credit may be allowed to claim more for childcare

Increase expected in spring budget, which could also mandate upfront childcare payments from DWP

The Guardian - UK

Tory blasted for saying Boris Johnson '100%' a man of integrity in Partygate defence

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he 'does not believe for one second' the shamed ex-PM knowingly misled Parliament over Partygate - and said Boris Johnson was 100% a man of integrity

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak's 'half-baked' immigration plan 'will punish desperate refugees'

Critics have warned proposed legislation banning people who come here on small boats from making asylum claims will bring chaos while failing to end the dangerous Channel crossings

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The Independent UK

Starmer urged to publish Sue Gray messages amid Tory anger over move to Labour

The civil servant is expected to submit a formal request on Monday to take on the role of Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.

The Independent UK

MPs support move to provide £900 cost of living help for ‘needy’

MPs approved Bill which will provide payments in instalments to eight million households.

Chronicle Live

Vicky Pattison says that time on Geordie Shore reinforced idea she 'wasn’t good for anything’

Vicky spoke openly about the impacts of her former stint on Geordie Shore this evening, after giving a speech for the National Association for Children of Alcoholics.

The Guardian - UK

Labour vows to help ‘written off’ people with mental health issues back to work

Shadow work and pensions secretary says it is wrong to think people with addiction or mental health problems do not want to work

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Couple in their 50s travel the world as pet sitters - don't pay rent and spend around £10,000 a year between them

Julie and Jonathan Ashworth gave up their jobs and sold their home to live the dream life

Daily Mirror

Labour unveils drive to get more over-50s back into work as almost 2 million on benefits

Labour's Jonathan Ashworth said over-50s have 'huge talents and experiences we can ill afford to lose from the labour market' as he proposed help to get older people back to work

Daily Mirror

Animal-loving couple travel the world rent-free while looking after people's pets

In return for free accommodation around the world, Julie and Jonathan Ashworth give clients the peace of mind of knowing their furry pals are receiving the best care

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester could get more powers to help people off benefits and into work

Labour wants to give mayors like Andy Burnham more control over vital employment support schemes

Daily Mirror

'Labour's plan for disabled people is the same as Tories - to push us into work'

Both Tories and Labour politicians are pledging to get disabled people back into work, but what about those of us who can’t work?

Daily Mirror

Benefit sanctions will continue under Labour as party 'reforms' Universal Credit

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said conditions on benefits were “important” to uphold people's “rights and responsibilities”, and will continue

Daily Mirror

Jobcentres to 'broker' work for over-50s in Labour plan after huge rise in long-term sick

Welfare chief Jonathan Ashworth pledged to “de-risk the journey into work” if Labour get into government - but he warned benefit sanctions would remain for some who refuse to engage

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