More than 100,000 children could be exposed to severe financial hardship over Christmas because of the Government’s troubled welfare programme Universal Credit, ministers have been warned.

Sajid Javid has been forced to scrap a ban on military-style rifles amid a revolt by Tory backbenchers and DUP MPs. 

Tommy Robinson has been appointed as an adviser to Ukip leader Gerard Batten on rape gangs and prison reform.

Labour’s sister party in Northern Ireland has accused Jeremy Corbyn of “taking the DUP line” on Brexit.

Ministers need to "broaden out" their support for low-paid women, Penny Mordaunt will say today, as she sets out plans to change the focus of the Government's top equalities body.

Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.

The NFB is urging the Government to reform the planning process and help all ambitious communities grow. 

Amber Rudd today hit back at a UN expert who issued a damning report about the state of poverty in the UK.

Tory policies have inflicted “great misery” on the most vulnerable in society and the Government is “in denial” about it, a damning UN report has said.

Tenants and landlords could soon be able to settle their differences through a designated housing court, ministers have announced.

The 'cash-cow' of estate maintenance fees are now a common feature of many private housing developments, says Helen Goodman MP.

Responding to a Resolution Foundation report out today, IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has said Universal Credit doesn’t just disincentivise workers and employees – it discourages people from striking out on their own too.

At least 40 Tory MPs are set to vote against Theresa May today in a bid to force her to publish crucial legal advice on Brexit.

A Government minister has defended housing tsar Roger Scruton amid calls that he be ousted from his new role over a string of controversial comments.

Britain’s most senior police officer has demanded the Home Office shows “greater leadership” in tackling crime. 

Labour’s shadow housing minister has slammed a new government fund to help councils tackle rogue landlords, saying the cash amounts to just 50p per property.

Ireland’s deputy prime minister has urged Britain not to take for granted the chances of a breakthrough in Brexit negotiations in the coming days.

The Government must scrap the freeze on welfare benefits or risk being punished by voters at the next election, senior Conservatives have warned.

Labour has lashed out at “outright discrimination” in the rental property market after a shocking investigation found benefit claimants are banned from 10% of homes advertised online.

Esther McVey recently referenced Mind in a speech about Universal Credit. The mental health charity decided to reaffirm their position on the much-criticised new benefit in this Twitter thread. 

DUP MPs will not shy away from voting down Theresa May’s Brexit deal even if it forces a general election, the party’s chief whip has said.

Labour bosses have launched an investigation into a council candidate accused of "pure and simple" anti-Semitism over social media posts.

We must make sure all our children are returning to school healthy and well-nourished, says Ruth Smeeth MP.

The Child Maintenance Service is not working for parents and especially isn’t working for children who are supposed to be the main beneficiaries of its service, says Marion Fellows MP.