DWP PIP overhaul options: means-testing could save £8.2bn
The IFS has modelled options for reshaping PIP, including means-testing that could save £8.2bn a year, as the Timms Review prepares its recommendations.
Category : Policy
World Rugby's Six Nations US plan faces scepticism
World Rugby floated taking Six Nations matches to the United States, but critics question the financial incentive for teams, with the tournament seen as one of the few things in rugby that isn't broken.
Clarkson sends defiant rural reset message to Burnham
Jeremy Clarkson has joined David Cameron and David Blunkett in a Countryside Alliance campaign urging Andy Burnham to reset the government's approach to rural Britain.
Lunch boxes to be policed in Labour's school food crackdown
Headteachers must publish lunchbox policies under new school food standards from September 2027, banning sugary drinks, crisps and confectionery from packed lunches.
Schools to overhaul menus with healthier food standards
Schools in England will cut sugary puddings and deep-fried foods under new meal standards, the first overhaul in over a decade, to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay.
Burnham urges 'culture shift' to back entrepreneurs at No 10
Andy Burnham will host business leaders at Downing Street on Monday, calling for a 'culture shift' to support entrepreneurs and drive UK growth.
Great Pyramid 'code' unlocked: expert claims it was never a tomb
Independent researcher Sefy Levy claims the Great Pyramid of Giza was not a tomb but a cosmological monument encoding natural cycles in its measurements.
Funding loss threatens Salford alternative education academy
Pink Academy in Salford faces uncertainty after funding was withdrawn for Level 2 courses, leaving students like Lily Singleton without a place for September.
Grill jacket potatoes instead of oven for tastier skins
A recipe developer says grilling jacket potatoes instead of baking them in the oven gives them a sweet, smoky flavour and crispy skin. The method takes about an hour and uses wood chips for extra taste.
Volunteers' meadow at risk as council considers school build
Volunteers spent hundreds of hours transforming Milton Meadow into a green oasis. Bury Council is now considering building a pupil referral unit on the site, despite local opposition.
Tomato soup secret: baking soda balances acidity
Adding baking soda to homemade tomato soup balances acidity and enhances flavour, says blogger Sam Merritt. The ingredient is key to a cosy autumn staple.
Liverpool streets unwashed for decade, council leader admits
Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson concedes key city centre locations have not been thoroughly street washed for more than a decade, as he outlines plans to recruit more cleaners and tackle grime.
Swinney faces crunch vote on pausing AI data centres
John Swinney could face a backbench rebellion in a crunch Holyrood vote aimed at halting plans for supersized AI data centres, the Sunday Mail can reveal.
Burnham urged to ban Delek-linked firm from North Sea drilling
Andy Burnham faces demands to ban Delek Group, linked to illegal Israeli settlements, from a North Sea drilling licence after UK sanctions on settlements.
7,000 steps linked to 47% lower death risk, study finds
A major review finds 7,000 daily steps linked to 47% lower death risk and 25% lower cardiovascular disease risk, compared with 2,000 steps.
Merseyside birth rate decline sparks school funding crisis
Declining birth rates across Merseyside are causing a school funding crisis, with closures, mergers, and class reorganisations becoming common. Experts link the trend to funding cuts and poverty.
40 MPs Urge PM to Ban Superintelligent AI to Save Humanity
A cross-party group of 40 MPs has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham demanding a ban on superintelligent AI, warning it could kill all humans by the end of the decade.
Middleton road safety scheme faces parking loss objections
A Rochdale council scheme to improve safety on Grimshaw Lane in Middleton has drawn objections over the loss of parking spaces, with a decision due next week.
Christie Charity launches £42.5m scanning centre appeal
The Christie Charity has launched a £42.5m appeal for a new scanning centre at The Christie in Manchester, championed by patient Justine Carson, 44, who lives with incurable breast cancer and relies on three-monthly scans.
Assisted dying bill rejected by MPs in knife-edge vote
MPs voted by a narrow majority of 16 against the assisted dying bill, sparking tears and fury among campaigners outside Parliament on Friday.
Burnham's driveway rule change has one 'major flaw'
Andy Burnham's new driveway rule change, set to be introduced in October, has one major flaw and will lead to greater disparity between certain road users, according to experts.
Mashed potatoes tastier with Parmesan rind
Chef Sara Haas says Parmesan rinds add salt and earthiness to mashed potatoes. Simmer the rind in cream or milk for 25 minutes for extra flavour.
Baked beans tastier with one common kitchen ingredient
Adding Worcestershire sauce to baked beans enhances flavour, balancing tomato sweetness. Stephanie Ganz from Simply Recipes recommends it for layered savoury taste.
Autumn flood risk higher as El Nino nears record levels
The Met Office says autumn is more likely to be wetter than average, increasing flood risk, as El Nino reaches near-record levels.
End-of-life care must improve after assisted dying bill fails
After MPs rejected assisted dying, the Mirror argues Parliament must improve palliative care so nobody feels abandoned at the end of life.
Assisted Dying Bill Defeated: Campaigners' 'Dreams Shattered'
MPs voted down the assisted dying bill by 286 to 270, leaving campaigners outside Parliament in tears and vowing to fight on.
New £104 energy bill charge to hit millions of UK households
Millions of UK households face a new £104-a-year energy bill charge to fund grid upgrades that will cut wind power waste, leaving them £30 better off overall.
Tesco bans or restricts 114 ingredients in UPF crackdown
Tesco has banned or restricted 114 ingredients across its own-brand range, including aspartame, after research showed 80% of customers want healthier options.
Labour review: sickness benefits should be 'easy as possible'
A Labour review into welfare has recommended making sickness benefits 'as easy as possible' to claim, sparking fury from the Conservatives and Reform UK.
Tesco restricts 114 ingredients in own-brand UPF crackdown
Tesco has banned or restricted 114 ingredients in its own-brand range, up 49 on last year, as four in five shoppers seek fewer ultra-processed foods.
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