Paul Seddon

The Tory leadership hopeful says there is "misuse" of the system, and tighter tests are needed.

The health department says it is removing "irrelevant" posts from an online consultation.

Keir Starmer is under pressure to define his election tax promise ahead of next week's Budget.

Paul Seddon The amount of housing benefit that private renters can claim will be frozen again next year, the government has confirmed.

Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.

Peter Kyle says the decision to restrict payments this winter was made with a "heavy heart".

Paul Seddon Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed a jibe by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch over an online petition calling for another general election, as the pair clashed over Labour's tax rises.

The chancellor has faced pressure to spell out her future tax plans after a pledge made last week.

Ministers plan to combine smaller councils across England, prompting warnings of "turmoil" over mergers.

Labour says the boost will help repair council finances, but a row looms over future funding changes.