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The Latest Breaking News from Liz Kendall

Kendall faces MP criticism and calls to reconsider Waspi compensation decision

The Work and Pensions Secretary said the Government had made a ‘right and fair’ announcement.

The Independent UK

Watchdog hits out at Government's decision not to compensate 'Waspi women'

Campaigners branded the Government’s decision not to compensate affected women ‘bizarre and totally unjustified’

Evening Standard

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

The Government said a blanket compensation scheme for Waspi women, which could cost taxpayers up to £10.5 billion, cannot be justified.

The Independent UK

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‘Day of shame’: Labour will not pay compensation to 3.8 million Waspi women, Liz Kendall announces

Labour MP hits out at his own government as campaigners say decision not to compensate women up to £2,950 each ‘would make the likes of Boris Johnson and Donald Trump blush’

The Independent UK

SNP should pay Waspi compensation with devolved funds, Labour minister says

THE Scottish Government should step in to pay Waspi women compensation because the Labour Government will not, the UK Pensions Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Waspi women will not receive compensation, Government confirms

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall apologised for the a 28-month delay in writing to 1950s-born women.

Evening Standard

Labour Government will not pay Waspi women any compensation, minister confirms

THE Labour Government will not pay any compensation to Waspi women, it has been confirmed ...

The National (Scotland)

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Getting Britain to work without blaming ‘scroungers’ – can Starmer change the narrative?

At face value, the government’s approach to “get Britain working” marks a pointed departure from the toxic anti-welfare rhetoric of recent decades.

The Conversation

Labour Promises 'Jobcentre In Your Pocket' With £55 Million Modernisation Initiative

Recent figures suggest that Britain is the only major economy to experience a fall in its employment rate in the last five years.

International Business Times UK

Labour gives disability benefit change update – but ‘anxiety’ remains for thousands

’Cloud of uncertainty’ hangs over disabled people, charities warn

The Independent UK

Businesses warn of job losses threat as Starmer hopes to get 2m back into work

Tensions between business leaders and the Labour government continue to grow as Starmer puts hopes in company bosses to employ 2 million more people

The Independent UK

The gospel according to Boris Johnson: it’s the church’s fault our kids are overweight

The ex-PM opines that it’s Anglicanism’s failure to spiritually nourish children that has made them junk food addicts

The Guardian - UK

‘Contradiction’ in Government policies to get Britain working, MPs warn

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall took questions about whether her plans to get more people employed clash with a tax rise for employers.

Evening Standard

Government sets out plans to tackle economic inactivity caused by ill health

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall set out her plan in the Commons.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Those who can work, must work, says Kendall in welfare overhaul announcement

The Work and Pensions Secretary warned the benefits bill for sickness and disability is set to rise by £26 billion by the end of this parliament.

The Independent UK

From Jobcentres to disability benefits: Labour’s DWP changes explained

Several major changes have been announced

The National (Scotland)

Labour promise 'Jobcentre in your pocket' to slash benefits bill

LABOUR aim to put a “Jobcentre in your pocket” as part of a raft of reforms aimed at slashing the benefits bill.

The Guardian - UK

Russia imposes travel ban on cabinet ministers, calling it retaliation for ‘Russophobic’ policies – as it happened

Kremlin bans UK cabinet ministers including Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner and Yveette Cooper from entering country

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The Independent UK

Starmer declares Britain ‘simply isn’t working’ and unveils plan to slash benefits bill

Announcement comes after the PM pledged to tackle UK’s ‘bulging benefits bill’

The Guardian - UK

Premier League and Channel 4 to train teenagers in Labour’s £45m work drive

Ministers to announce sweeping changes to welfare and out-of-work support, aiming to get people off benefits

The Independent UK

Government announces plans to ‘get Britain working again’

Extra NHS support and an overhaul of Jobcentres are among plans set to be unveiled on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer admits 'Britain isn't working’ as Government job reforms announced

Extra NHS support and an overhaul of Jobcentres are among plans unveiled on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on benefit reforms: ministers should enable work – not force it

Editorial: Years of ugly attacks on benefit claimants mean Liz Kendall treads a delicate line as she sets out to boost employment

Evening Standard

Ministers following own ‘moral code’ on assisted dying vote – Jess Phillips

Home Office minister Jess Phillips defended her colleague Shabana Mahmood, who made clear she would vote against the Bill in a strongly worded letter.

Evening Standard

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.

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