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Long-term triple lock commitment ‘out of scope’ of pensions commission

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is reviving the commission.

Evening Standard

State pension age could go up again as government launches review

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The Independent UK

State pension age to be reviewed as workers 'not saving enough for retirement'

The Government assesses the retirement age, currently 66 and increasing to 67 in 2026, every six years but appears to be starting this review early

Evening Standard

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Labour minister Liz Kendall warns of ‘tsunami in pensioner poverty’ as she announces review of retirement age

The work and pensions secretary has warned that triple lock guarantee on the state pension costs £31bn a year

The Independent UK

Labour launch review into raising retirement age

LABOUR are conducting an earlier-than-expected review into raising the state pension age, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland)

Ministers to revive Blair-era Pensions Commission to tackle savings crisis

Revived body will examine future of the retirement system as analysis shows pensioner income is set to fall

The Guardian - UK

Workers retiring in 2050 ‘to be £800 a year worse off’ than today’s pensioners

Those set to retire in 2050 will receive £800 less per year than current pensioners, experts warned

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Labour revives Pensions Commission amid fears workers are saving too little

The Department for Work and Pensions said 45% of working-age adults were putting nothing into their pensions.

Evening Standard

Kendall defends welfare reform plan after Government forced to ditch key parts

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted she was motivated by getting people into work rather than cutting costs.

Evening Standard

What disability benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s new welfare plans

After major concessions, there are still key changes to be aware of

The Independent UK

Before the government overhauls special educational needs, lessons must be learnt

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The welfare reform bill fiasco has made rethinking education, health and care plans infinitely more difficult. Any reforms must clearly be for the benefit of the recipients – not driven by the Treasury’s need to make savings

The Independent UK

John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s future – from welfare U-turn to Corbyn comeback

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief political commentator John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s deepening welfare crisis, the rise of a Corbyn-Sultana breakaway party, and what it all means for Keir Starmer’s grip on government

The Independent UK

The success of this government now rests in Wes Streeting’s hands

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Labour’s vision for a new era for NHS England – one with community hubs, artificial intelligence and early diagnosis at its heart – could be a model of public policymaking. But if it is to have a chance of success, the health secretary must now persuade…

The Independent UK

How Starmer went from defiant to defeated as he scrambled to get his bill over the line

NEWS ANALYSIS: The debacle over the welfare reforms has stripped Keir Starmer of his authority and left his government damaged. David Maddox tracks how the prime minister lost control

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Voices: Only Angela Rayner has emerged from the welfare debacle with her reputation intact

COMMENT: It took the intervention of the deputy prime minister to persuade the prime minister that the game was up – now some Labour MPs are wondering if she’ll replace him, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Voices: Starmer has been given two black eyes by his party – but here’s how he could fight back

COMMENT: Bruised by his welfare reforms battle, the prime minister is on a hook of his own making. With a little help from Westminster, he can wriggle off, says Andrew Grice

The Conversation

Welfare reform bill: what changes did the government make to get it over the line?

The government’s landmark bill on welfare reform passed by 335 to 260 votes on Tuesday evening, after staving off a major rebellion from Labour MPs. To win over backbench MPs who had opposed the bill, the government made a series of concessions, including a last-minute compromise agreeing that any changes…

The Guardian - UK

Welfare bill climbdown will have ‘a cost’ at budget, says senior minister

Pat McFadden says U-turn will change calculations, as IFS says tax rises in autumn look increasingly likely

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The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Last-minute reversal secures welfare bill’s passage – but at what cost to Keir Starmer?

In today’s newsletter: After frantic late negotiations, the government’s welfare overhaul has passed – now saving almost none of the money that the government said was crucial to its success

Evening Standard

The welfare reform vote: All you need to know

MPs have voted to allow the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill to advance to the next stage in becoming law.

The Independent UK

Starmer’s welfare reform vote: All you need to know

MPs have voted to allow the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill to advance to the next stage in becoming law.

The Independent UK

Rattled Starmer scrapes through on welfare reform after last-minute concession to rebel MPs

PM suffers largest rebellion of his premiership despite a climbdown in which he abandoned a key pillar of the reforms

The Guardian - UK

How No 10 went from bullish to badly damaged as rebels forced further welfare bill concessions

Tumultuous 24 hours capped by last-minute climbdown on cuts to Pips could define rest of Starmer’s time as PM

Evening Standard

Starmer ditches Pip benefit reforms in face of Labour revolt

Changes to eligibility for the personal independence payment (Pip) will not be made until after a review of the benefit’s assessment process.

The Guardian - UK

Downbeat Liz Kendall acts as if even she no longer believes in welfare reforms

A mauling by MPs the day before took its toll on the work and pensions secretary amid yet more concessions to placate Labour rebels

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