
Daily Mirror Front Page 18th of March 2025
Union leaders caution the PM that proposed benefit reductions will hit those most in need, while Labour insists the measures are required and will be administered fairly.
Union leaders caution the PM that proposed benefit reductions will hit those most in need, while Labour insists the measures are required and will be administered fairly.
New checks on sick benefit claimants will be introduced under plans to reduce spending, although the most severely disabled may be exempt and additional support is proposed to help claimants return to work.
The PM’s plan to impose substantial cuts to disability benefits has triggered rapidly intensifying objections from economists, campaigners and party colleagues, who warn that vulnerable people will be disproportionately affected.
Kemi Badenoch contends that achieving net zero by 2050 is unworkable, warning that current climate targets could harm living standards and calling for a revised approach.
The Tory leader has announced that reaching net zero by 2050 is unfeasible without risking the nation’s economic stability, prompting a call to abandon the target.
Protesters are objecting to Disney’s plan to replace dwarves with CGI in a forthcoming Snow White adaptation, prompting calls for the original concept to be retained.
Rachel Reeves has warned that next month’s planned NI increase, part of a £40bn tax move, could significantly damage Britain’s economy, with experts voicing concerns that growth and investment may be hindered as businesses and households face heavier financial burdens.
A prominent financier has been barred from City positions and penalised for alleged impropriety, yet he intends to contest the ruling through an appeal.
A report warns that an estimated £17 billion is needed to fix the nation’s deteriorating roads, highlighting serious safety risks and calling for substantial, sustained investment to address infrastructure shortfalls.
Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to secure backing for planned disability benefit reforms, as key figures including the Work and Pensions Secretary and senior colleagues question the potential impact on vulnerable recipients while the PM offers only cautious support.
Amid intensifying disagreements over benefit cuts, a growing proportion of young adults is reportedly considering leaving the workforce due to mental health struggles and economic pressures, causing a significant challenge for the PM’s welfare agenda.
Unseasonably warm temperatures, forecast to reach around 19°C, are set to coincide with St Patrick’s Day celebrations and bring an early spell of sunshine to the country.
A celebrated athlete and his wife have pledged to tackle their shared health concerns with unwavering resolve, underscoring the importance of mutual strength and positivity in navigating personal challenges.
Politicians are clashing over proposals to tighten disability benefits, with warnings that claimants could be trapped in poverty and calls for tougher scrutiny of medical sign-offs.
Starmer is under fire for aiming to cap monthly disability support at £675, with MPs and campaigners expressing alarm over the potential harm to those reliant on these funds.
A new medication has emerged claiming to eliminate the majority of cystic fibrosis symptoms for numerous patients, sparking optimism that this development marks a significant leap forward in ongoing efforts to tackle chronic illnesses.
Medics on the front lines, in the ongoing war with Russia, dismiss Trump’s proposals for peace talks, insisting no ceasefire can succeed while the PM and Western allies remain steadfast in their support of Ukraine.
Liz Kendall’s proposed changes to disability benefits, including tighter eligibility rules and revised support measures, have sparked growing resistance from backbenchers despite No 10’s concessions, amid fears these plans could disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals.
Phillipson is under scrutiny from a former Ofsted leader, who accuses the Education Secretary of eroding the current schooling framework by siding too closely with union demands.
Streeting asserts that some medical professionals are too quick to diagnose mental health conditions, pledging to help individuals back into employment amid looming benefit changes and signs of discord within his party.