MPs remain tight-lipped on rumoured cuts to benefits
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MPs remain tight-lipped on rumoured cuts to benefits
Cabinet ministers sidestepped questions from the press as they arrived for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
When asked whether the government planned to cut benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall replied, "we're going to be getting people back to work." During the election, Labour promised to increase the employment rate to 80% from its current level of around 75%, which would mean around two million more people in work.
Report by Covellm.
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The government has refused to pay compensation to the millions of women in their 60s who were not properly informed of changes in the state pension age. Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the "great majority of women knew the state pension age was increasing" and that a state-funded pay-out wouldn't be "fair or value for taxpayers' money'". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Areas with the highest rates of unemployment are set to receive additional NHS support as part of the Government's effort to revitalise employment across the UK. The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, unveils the plans as part of a comprehensive series of reforms aimed at addressing economic inactivity and fulfilling the Government's commitment to help over two million people return to work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Competitors at this year's World Darts Championship will secure £1,000 for Prostate Cancer UK each time they score 180. The event at Alexandra Palace is being sponsored by Paddy Power, who have pledged to donate to the cancer charity each time the players score big.
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The National Trust has issued a warning on the variability in the UK's weather caused by climate change which is impacting wildlife and threatening species.
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A retail expert says Boxing Day spending is forecasted to be up 3.2% higher this year compared to last year. As shoppers make the most of Boxing Day sales in Oxford Street, London, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt adds, "online retail has its place, but nothing beats actually being here in the West End on a day like today". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
High streets across the UK and digital retailers are experiencing one of their busiest days of the year, as shoppers make the most of winter sales on Boxing Day. Shoppers are predicted to spend £236 each on average in the sales this year, with the majority of purchases made online. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police attend a scene in Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London after a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports pedestrians were hit by a car. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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