Teen truckers could solve delivery crisis as ministers plan to axe EU rules on new drivers

Teenage truckers could solve delivery crisis as ministers plan to axe EU rules setting limits on newly-qualified drivers The proposal involves scrapping EU rules which the UK adopted 25 years ago It set limits on types of vehicle newly-qualified drivers can jump behind wheel of But Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said to be … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon accused of trying to ‘hoodwink’ Scots over independence hit to their pensions

Nicola Sturgeon was branded a ‘fantasist’ today after claiming that UK taxpayers would continue to bankroll Scottish pensions even after independence. The First Minister was taken to task after insisting ‘people will notice no difference’ if Scotland separates from the UK as she continued her drive to split Britain. She said yesterday that Scots who have made … Read more

Sturgeon says British taxpayers will continue to foot bill for Scottish pensions after independence

Nicola Sturgeon has said British taxpayers will continue to foot the bill for Scottish pensions even if Scotland becomes independent. The First Minister insisted ‘people will notice no difference’ if Scotland separates from the UK as Scots who have made state pension contributions to the Treasury would still receive those payments.  Her official spokesman went … Read more

5,000 women could be in line for payouts ‘similar to a lottery win’ over underpaid pensions scandal 

5,000 women could be in line for payouts ‘similar to a lottery win’ over underpaid pensions scandal Government sent thousands of letters to women who were underpaid pensions  Sir Steve Webb has said 5,159 of them could be owed an average of £45,000 They should contact the Department for Work and Pensions as soon as … Read more

5,000 women could be in line for payouts ‘similar to a lottery win’ over underpaid pensions scandal 

5,000 women could be in line for payouts ‘similar to a lottery win’ over underpaid pensions scandal Government sent thousands of letters to women who were underpaid pensions  Sir Steve Webb has said 5,159 of them could be owed an average of £45,000 They should contact the Department for Work and Pensions as soon as … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘agrees to keep £20-a-week Covid boost to universal credit for another six months’ 

The £20-a-week boost to universal credit looks set to stay in place for another six months after Boris Johnson struck a deal with Rishi Sunak. The Chancellor has been resisting making the increase – introduced in response to the coronavirus crisis and due to end next month – permanent despite pressure from MPs across parties. … Read more

Minister Therese Coffey hints at U-turn over plan to axe £20 Covid benefits boost

Universal Credit £20-a-week uplift could be replaced with a £1,000 one-off payment amid growing pressure on ministers not to axe extra support as No10 insists Rishi Sunak is yet to make a final decision Therese Coffey said ministers will decide ‘soon’ whether to extend the increase  Chancellor has been resisting growing pressure to extend the … Read more

Therese Coffey TURNS OFF camera after brutal row with Piers Morgan

Moment Therese Coffey TURNS OFF her camera after brutal row with Piers Morgan and blaming ‘age and obesity of population for UK having the world’s worst COVID death rate’ Therese Coffey switched off her video connection after clash with Piers Morgan Cabinet minister complained he ‘insulted’ her in a row over UK mortality rates She … Read more

Therese Coffey TURNS OFF camera after brutal row with Piers Morgan

Moment Therese Coffey TURNS OFF her camera after brutal row with Piers Morgan and blaming ‘age and obesity of population for UK having the world’s worst COVID death rate’ Therese Coffey switched off her video connection after clash with Piers Morgan Cabinet minister complained he ‘insulted’ her in a row over UK mortality rates She … Read more

ANNA MIKHAILOVA: Labour MP spent £39k last year on grace-and-favour flat

ANNA MIKHAILOVA: MP Jonathan Reynolds who is leading Labour’s charge to keep the £20 Universal Credit uplift spent £39,225 last year on a grace-and-favour flat By Anna Mikhailova For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:58 GMT, 24 January 2021 | Updated: 01:59 GMT, 24 January 2021 How piquant that the MP leading Labour’s charge to keep … Read more