Rishi Sunak ‘set us back’ on reaching net zero, head of climate watchdog says

[ The outgoing head of the Government’s climate watchdog has launched a stinging attack on Rishi Sunak, accusing him of setting the UK back on reaching net zero. Chris Stark is due to step down as chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, the independent body set up in 2008, at the end of April. … Read more

Disability benefits face cut as Sunak bets election on welfare blitz

[ Rishi Sunak will put a clampdown on disability benefits at the heart of the election campaign as he unveiled wide-ranging reforms to end “sick-note culture” and mark a clear electoral dividing line with Labour. The Prime Minister set out plans for changes to disability benefits and tougher rules for people on Universal Credit, in … Read more

PIP payment to be overhauled as Sunak shakes up the benefits system

[ Payments for disability support will be overhauled to change who is entitled and how the support is offered, Rishi Sunak has promised. The Prime Minister has announced a new consultation on the personal independent payment (PIP) which could see some disabled people having their benefits reduced or removed altogether if it is judged they … Read more