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Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job

The drive to make ill and disabled people productive again needs joined-up thinking, not a punitive regime of sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Concern as UK Government quietly axes 'minister for disabled people' role

CONCERNS have been raised after the UK Government appeared to tacitly scrap the role of minister for disabled people ...

The National (Scotland)

UK Pension System Faces Scrutiny as Government Data Powers Raise Concerns Over Errors and Fraud

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) shed light on computer errors within the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that resulted in 165,000 individuals missing out on £1.2 billion in the preceding year.

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Looking at alternative countries to Rwanda to take deportees ‘sensible’ – Stride

Home Secretary James Cleverly reportedly told MPs more countries are ready to host asylum seekers from the UK if the Rwanda scheme is successful.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak says migration is ‘too high’ after record levels recorded

The latest statistics indicate that 1.279 million more people have come to the UK than have exited the country during the past two years.

The Independent UK

Hunt’s tax cuts mean interest rates won’t drop until summer 2024, economists warn

National insurance cut risks Bank of England being more ‘hawkish’ in battle against inflation

The Independent UK

Immigration 'too high', says PM as sacked Suella Braverman leads Tory revolt

Prime Minster Rishi Sunak says migration to Britain is "too high"

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Rishi Sunak says immigration must fall but declines to say which new measures he backs – as it happened

Net migration to the UK in 2023 is estimated at 672,000, and the PM says a more ‘sustainable’ level is needed

The Guardian - UK

What the UK government's back to work plan covers – and why it is unlikely to boost people's job prospects

Ahead of the UK government’s latest economic statement, the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and the secretary of state for work and pensions, Mel Stride, unveiled a new employment support package dubbed the back to work plan.

The Conversation

Minister warned about mental pressure of benefits system after applicant kills himself

Coroner issues report to work and pensions chief, Mel Stride, following inquest into death of man with severe depression

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt warns benefits ‘coasters’ they will lose free prescriptions if they refuse to take a job

Access to free prescriptions and dental treatment cut in biggest shake up in a decade

The Independent UK

Free prescriptions and legal aid to end for benefit claimants not seeking work

Digital tools will also be used to ‘track’ attendance at job fairs and interviews under the toughened sanctions regime.

The Independent UK

Equalities watchdog expresses concerns for disabled over benefits reforms

The Government’s proposals are part of a post-pandemic drive to encourage more people with long-term conditions and disabilities into the workplace.

The Independent UK

Pension triple lock under threat as Jeremy Hunt considers lower payments

Chancellor warned against ‘wriggling’ out of promises, as he looks at tweaking payments formula

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Evening Standard

Your Conservative party conference cheat sheet

Dance-offs with Priti Patel and Nigel Farage, Liz Truss back from oblivion, Rishi on a cancelling plans spree — Robbie Griffiths reports from the Tory gathering in Manchester

The Independent UK

Stride pledges to fast-track child maintenance enforcement process

The Work and Pensions Secretary said it was taking ‘far too long’ to get children the support they were due and that ‘simply was not fair’.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak accused of presiding over ‘chaos’ as Tory conference braces for news of HS2 Manchester leg cancellation – as it happened

Andy Burnham, Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, says news would be ‘profoundly depressing’

The Independent UK

Dates for £300 cost of living payments being made this autumn revealed

Around eight million households are eligible for cost-of-living payments, but people expecting a payment should also watch out for potential scams

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The Independent UK

Dates for £300 cost of living payments being made this autumn revealed

Around eight million households are eligible for cost-of-living payments, but people expecting a payment should also watch out for potential scams

The Independent UK

Dates for £300 cost of living payments being made this autumn revealed

Around eight million households are eligible for cost-of-living payments, but people expecting a payment should also watch out for potential scams

The Independent UK

Dates for £300 cost of living payments being made this autumn revealed

Around eight million households are eligible for cost-of-living payments, but people expecting a payment should also watch out for potential scams

The Independent UK

Dates for £300 cost of living payments being made this autumn revealed

Around eight million households are eligible for cost-of-living payments, but people expecting a payment should also watch out for potential scams

The Independent UK

Dates for £300 cost of living payments being made this autumn revealed

Around eight million households are eligible for cost-of-living payments, but people expecting a payment should also watch out for potential scams

Evening Standard

Cost-of-living payment Autumn 2023: Who qualifies and when will it be paid?

Mel Stride says handout will help millions across UK

The Independent UK

Dates for £300 cost of living payments being made this autumn revealed

Around eight million households are eligible for cost-of-living payments, but people expecting a payment should also watch out for potential scams

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