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DWP to overhaul carer’s allowance checks after overpayment scandal

Department previously investigated only 50% of earnings limit alerts, meaning many carers fell into debt

The Guardian - UK

DWP State Pension to increase next week – full amounts and dates confirmed

The DWP has confirmed the new April 2025 State Pension rates, which will appear in bank payments from next week

The National (Scotland)

Welfare cuts will be managed in ‘compassionate way’, says minister

Sir Stephen Timms was seeking to reassure MPs who continue to express concerns over the impact of the welfare cuts on tens of thousands of people.

The Independent UK

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Minister insists ‘most people’ see need for welfare reform in face of backlash

The Resolution Foundation said some people will feel a ‘really significant income loss’ as a result of the changes.

Evening Standard

Rising bill for benefits has wreaked ‘terrible human cost’, says Keir Starmer

PM defends welfare cuts amid disquiet in Labour over plan charities say will push more disabled people into poverty

The Guardian - UK

Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live

Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped

The Guardian - UK

Welfare reforms will be ‘devastating’ for disabled, Shirley-Anne Somerville says

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke out after the UK Government set out a series of reforms to the welfare system.

Evening Standard

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Minister says he is concerned about level of ‘anxiety’ over welfare reforms

Social security minister Sir Stephen Timms told the Commons that he is ‘sad’ about the worries people have expressed.

Evening Standard

DWP confirms major Universal Credit change coming for millions in April

There are around 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK

The Independent UK

PIP could be ‘replaced’ as consultation begins on new benefit

Anyone with experience of the Personal Independence Payment system is invited to have their say

The Independent UK

Minister reminded of responsibilities after Muslim Council of Britain appearance

The Government has a long-standing policy of non-engagement with the Muslim Council of Britain.

Evening Standard

The biggest benefit changes Labour could make in 2025

There are several ways Labour could try to cut £3bn from the national welfare bill

The Independent UK

DWP merging two major benefits claimed by thousands – what you need to know

The full change will happen ‘as soon as operationally possible’ says the DWP minister

The Independent UK

UK ministers promise ‘new settlement’ for carers amid allowance scandal

Exclusive: Government to set out details of review into benefit overpayments and how problems can be fixed

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The Independent UK

Disability ministers will ‘champion’ inclusion and accessibility, says Timms

Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms said the move aims to drive ‘real improvements’ for disabled people.

Evening Standard

Westfield chief backs calls for Eurostar trains to stop at Stratford International Station

Labour MP Sir Stephen Timms had earlier argued the move would deliver an economic boost to east London

The Independent UK

Proposal for Eurostar stop at Stratford International revived by MP

International trains would bring a ‘boost to employment and prosperity in East London’, says Sir Stephen Timms

Evening Standard

Eurostar trains would stop at Stratford International in boost to east London under revived proposals

The idea is being pushed by a senior MP as St Pancras International struggles to cope with passenger numbers

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The Guardian - UK

Key workers quit jobs to avoid cash penalties for breaching carer’s allowance

Exclusive: Teachers and NHS staff forced to take desperate measures to avoid falling foul of earnings limits, says ‘devastating’ study

The Guardian - UK

Vocal critic of carer’s allowance scandal to oversee the benefit as minister

Stephen Timms has spoken out against the problems that have plunged thousands of people into debt

Evening Standard

General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in...East Ham?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

The Guardian - UK

MPs call for issues leaving carers with huge debts to be fixed ‘without delay’

Committee chair says UK government has known for years about flaws in benefit system and needs to ‘get a grip’

The Independent UK

Ministers urged to act quickly on state pension communication compensation plans

It comes after a Work and Pensions Committee session with campaigners from Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) and the PSHO.

The Guardian - UK

Ministers apologise and return £7,000 in benefits to woman, 93, with dementia

Exclusive: Elderly woman was allowed to run up debts in ‘disturbing’ case, the latest to emerge in Guardian investigation

The Guardian - UK

Work and pensions committee chair tells ministers to fix carer’s allowance issues

Stephen Timms says DWP letting unpaid carers incur ‘enormous accidental overpayments’

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