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Brexit and political turmoil hindered investment in UK, minister concedes

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said trade ‘frictions’ will have had ‘an impact’ amid criticism of the Conservatives

Evening Standard

Universal Credit claimants could lose over £1,000 thanks to DWP rule change trial

Currently, those on Universal Credit looking for work usually meet work coaches once a week for the first three months, then every two weeks after this point however the DWP may introduce new rules which will change this

Daily Mirror

All the cost of living payments in February and when rest of DWP cash is coming

DWP cost of living payment dates will be throughout 2023 and 2024

Wales Online

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Nadhim Zahawi allows HMRC to pass his tax details to PM’s ethics adviser

Pressure on Tory Party chair increases as HMRC head says no penalties for ‘innocent errors’

The Independent UK

Focus on NHS and inflation to keep poll hopes alive, Sunak tells ministers

Cabinet told about bleak outlook for governing party at next general elections at Chequers awayday

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt to promote low-tax and private sector ‘retooling’ of industry

Chancellor also expected to tell markets that government spending will remain within strict limits

The Guardian - UK

Nadhim Zahawi lets HMRC pass his tax records to Rishi Sunak’s ethics adviser

Pressure on the Tory Party chairman increases as the head of HMRC says there are no penalties for ‘innocent errors’

Evening Standard

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Tory plan to woo stay-at-home mums back to work branded 'insulting'

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride is reportedly plotting moves to encourage stay-at-home mums to return to the office, including an advertising blitz and a letter writing campaign

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak whisks Cabinet to 'hideaway' as ministers absent from morning TV AGAIN

The Prime Minister's top team will today meet for an away day at his grace-and-favour country house, Chequers, in Buckinghamshire as pressure mounts over Nadhim Zahawi's tax penalty

Daily Mirror

Cabinet goes to Chequers as minister says Nadhim Zahawi probe could be over in 10 days

An investigation into Mr Zahawi's tax affairs is to be headed up by Sir Laurie Magnus, Rishi Sunak's independent adviser on ministers’ interests

Wales Online

Cabinet goes to Chequers as minister says Nadhim Zahawi probe over in 10 days

The trip to Chequers in Buckinghamshire comes after days of headlines about the former chancellor’s tax affairs.

The Independent UK

DWP urged to give early access to State Pension payments for dying people of working age

Marie Curie research shows most dying people of working age have paid 24 years of National Insurance contributions.

Daily Record

Record number of Britons are now dependent on the state

Analysis showed that 83 per cent of all income tax is paid by just 40 per cent of British adults

Wales Online

DWP told to learn from Scottish benefits system after 'disturbing' call to MSP

AN MSP who was left furious after a “disturbing” disability benefits call for a family member will urge the UK Government to consider bringing…

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The Guardian - UK

Disability benefits shake-up may let people still claim after return to work

Ministers consider ‘radical’ overhaul to get long-term sick back in work and fulfil Rishi Sunak’s growth pledge

The Independent UK

Disability benefits could continue after return to work under new plans

The Government is considering measures to get people back into the workforce amid labour shortages.

Wales Online

The cost of living payments coming in 2023 and 2024 worth up to £1,350

The money is on top of the roughly £60 a month people are getting towards their energy bills

The Independent UK

Gordon Brown demands ‘cruel’ DWP stops raid on 2 million benefit claimants

Government acting as ‘ruthless debt collector’ at time of hardship, says former Labour PM

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Nottingham Post

DWP weighs up state pension age rise amid 'pretty hairy' public finances warning

The Work and Pensions Secretary said life expectancy, the cost to public finances and "intergenerational fairness" were all being considered

Daily Mirror

DWP told to 'get a grip' over quiet housing benefit cut that hits 844,000 Brits

The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - the amount of Universal Credit people get to cover private rent - has been frozen since April 2020. And page 66 of an Autumn Statement document confirmed it's being frozen again to 2024

Nottingham Post

State pension age could rise to 68, costing millions of people £10,000

A decision on raising the age is expected within months

Daily Record

New DWP boss confirms review into State Pension age on track to be published next May

Mel Stride refused to be drawn on whether the official age of retirement will increase.

Daily Record

People on legacy benefits may still trigger an automatic move to Universal Credit before migration in 2028

DWP boss Mel Stride said 33% of ESA claimants are likely to lose out as a consequence of the planned managed migration.

Wales Online

When DWP will announce major changes to state pension rules

A previous review of the state pension age in 2017, led by John Cridland, established that people should expect to spend on average up to one third of their adult life in retirement

Chronicle Live

State Pension age may rise to 68 sooner than thought - costing millions of people in their 50s £10,000

Mel Stride who is the current Work and Pensions Secretary has said that people may be forced to work for longer due to the 'pretty hairy' state of public finances - and a decision will be made within months.

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