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MPs open DWP poverty inquiry after analysis showed one group of Brits clearly worse off

MPs have opened an inquiry into the state of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) financial support, after a minister admitted that cost-cutting reforms would plunge 50,000 people in one age group into poverty. Labour revealed shortly after getting into power that the £300 Winter Fuel Payment would become means-tested, but now predicts the move will leave thousands of pensioners struggling to make ends meet.

The neighbourhood where two thirds of kids live in poverty

As many as two thirds of children are living in poverty in Greater Manchester’s most deprived neighbourhood.

UK government defends welfare cuts as economists warn 250,000 could fall into poverty

The UK government is fighting to defend new welfare cuts that independent economists, think tanks and even some of its own backbench MPs warn will force tens of thousands of people into economic hardship.

DWP announcement LIVE as PIP, Universal Credit and JSA benefit changes announced

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to announce major changes to the benefits system, which could affect millions of Brits who claim welfare from the government.

Syrian ethnic tensions erupt in deadly clashes, questioning Europe's sanctions lift

Violent clashes broke out last week in the Syrian coastal governorates of Tartus and Latakia between government forces and “non-state armed groups” loyal to the ousted former President Bashar al-Assad.

EU could save €2.5 trillion on energy bills by 2040

47 million people in EU Member States live in energy poverty. This means they have no money to heat their homes. Plus, businesses are complaining that high energy prices make them much less competitive with companies in the US and China.

Kaja Kallas congratulates Lebanon after PM Nawaf Salam announces new government

The EU's foreign policy chief has issued a statement congratulating Lebanon after Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formed the country’s first fully-fledged government since 2022.

DWP benefit claimants 'could lose out' under new rules

Concerns have been voiced that recent alterations to DWP benefit regulations might result in some individuals being 'worse off'. Labour MP Mike Reader questioned the Government on whether ministers had assessed how policy shifts could lead to "young people in supported housing becoming worse off when entering into employment because of benefit rules".

Francis Ngannou: An MMA Champion's journey through poverty and perseverance

The mixed martial arts champion and professional boxer has triumphed over extraordinary obstacles to become the athlete he is today. Francis is committed to developing MMA in Africa.

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MPs open DWP poverty inquiry after analysis showed one group of Brits clearly worse off

The neighbourhood where two thirds of kids live in poverty

UK government defends welfare cuts as economists warn 250,000 could fall into poverty

DWP announcement LIVE as PIP, Universal Credit and JSA benefit changes announced

Syrian ethnic tensions erupt in deadly clashes, questioning Europe's sanctions lift

EU could save €2.5 trillion on energy bills by 2040

Kaja Kallas congratulates Lebanon after PM Nawaf Salam announces new government

DWP benefit claimants 'could lose out' under new rules

Francis Ngannou: An MMA Champion's journey through poverty and perseverance