Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says
Bridget Phillipson does not not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will “come at a cost”.
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How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some…
Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that
Grace Pickett, 18, says it’s “frustrating” so many part-time jobs require previous experience.
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
Excellent or awful – why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion
A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend…
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
Labour might be down, but it’s not necessarily out – voters reflect on a year in power
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
Council tax plan could ‘reduce’ help for poorest
To save money, Durham County Council is proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients’ families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.