Department for Work & Pensions6 days ago£38.8m funding for work programme in LancashireThe government is to give Lancashire close to £40m to help get people back into work.6 days ago7 days agoGovernment's watered-down benefits bill clears CommonsThe legislation, which implements some cuts to universal credit, could become law in one month. 7 days ago2 Jul 2025'Anxious' wait for government welfare cuts voteMs Edwards, 21, from Pershore, claims £600 per month and says life has been an "emotional rollercoaster".2 Jul 202530 Jun 2025Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changesThe government was forced into concessions on its welfare plan following a backlash among its own MPs.30 Jun 202530 Jun 2025Jodey Whiting's mum joins anti-welfare cuts rallyJoy Dove's 42-year-old daughter took her own life after her benefits were wrongly stopped.30 Jun 202527 Jun 2025Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officialsPlans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.27 Jun 202525 Jun 2025Union condemns plans to close DWP centreThe PCS union say around 128 people risk losing their jobs if the Lincoln City Hall centre is shut.25 Jun 202518 Jun 2025Kendall 'firm in convictions' ahead of welfare voteThe work and pensions secretary defends cuts that have angered more than 100 Labour backbenchers. 18 Jun 202518 Jun 2025MP once on benefits calls cuts 'brutal' - but colleague says 'moral' case for reformA bill to enact cuts – part of a package aimed at saving £5bn by 2030 – arrives in Parliament on Wednesday.18 Jun 2025...