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The future of an interfaith charity is in doubt after the Government refused to commit to it receiving more money from the taxpayer.

The DWP will be able to snoop on the bank accounts of people on Universal Credit and other benefits from 2032, it has been confirmed

The Information Commissioner has warned legislation that will give new powers to the Department of Work and Pensions to check the bank accounts of benefit claimants for indications of fraud lack appropriate safeguards and have not been shown to be proportionate.

No one who values democracy should relish measures which put distance between MPs and their constituents. Our representatives need to make themselves available for robust debate, not just in Parliament but in the public realm. We all need to be able to see our MPs and make our feelings known about their parties’ and their personal policies.

Letby, 33, will die behind bars after being found guilty of murdering seven babies in her care while working as a neonatal nurse, and attempting to kill six others

More people will "go hungry, cold and lose their homes" if the DWP does not extend the household support fund in March 2024.

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The Home Office now says the threshold for people who want to come to the UK will be at a lower level of £29,000 a year.

Rishi Sunak said there was not a “firm date” for delivering on his pledge to stop small boat Channel crossings.

In liaison committee appearance, PM also says he cannot say when he will deliver on ‘stop the boats’ pledge