The Independent – Fears thousands wrongly told to pay back benefits
Nearly 15,000 people say they have been wrongly ordered to pay back universal credit payments, as the government attempts to claw back £500m in pandemic benefit handouts.
Many have been told to repay the money in error simply because they missed phone calls or messages from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requesting evidence as it carries out retrospective checks, according to a charity supporting claimants, the exclusive in the Independent reads.
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The Independent – Starmer’s election pitch to become true heir to Blair
Front page summary The Independent – Starmer’s election pitch to become true heir to Blair The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer is set to make a presidential pitch to become prime minister, drawing inspiration from Tony Blair in what is being billed as Labour’s general election campaign launch. In a strategy that deliberately echoes the winning New Labour battle plan from 1997, Sir Keir is betting on himself to front Labour’s push to return to
The Independent – Police: We can’t tackle knife crime on our own
Front page summary The Independent – Police: We can’t tackle knife crime on our own A police chief has admitted officers cannot solve knife crime alone as criminals turn to social media to peddle weapons despite a clampdown on sales, The Independent says. The front page features a large image of the France prison van attack as French police launch nationwide manhunt. The Independent – Sunak pushes nuclear general election button By WTX NewsMay 14,
The Independent – Sunak pushes nuclear general election button
Front page summary The Independent – Sunak pushes nuclear general election button The Independent says Rishi Sunak fired the starting gun on the long election campaign with a warning that the world is going through its most dangerous period since the Cold War. The paper says Sunak framed himself as the only man who can lead Britain through the “most dangerous period” for the world since the end of the Cold War as he made
The Independent – More Tory MPs want to defect says Labour as panic grips party
Front page summary The Independent – More Tory MPs want to defect says Labour as panic grips party Wes Streeting has spoken to Conservative MPs who are contemplating a defection to the Labour Party because of the “division and incompetence” in Rishi Sunak’s government, he has told The Independent. But the shadow health secretary insisted that Labour will not take just any Tory MP. Referencing Mr Sunak’s predecessor’s short term in office, he noted: “If
Crypto becomes US election talking point as Trump and Biden share their stance on the industry
Summary The Biden administration’s stance against crypto has become clearer, with a statement indicating a veto on legislation allowing banks to custody crypto. This decision may impact US crypto holders’ voting decisions in the upcoming election. Meanwhile, Donald Trump expressed support for crypto, aiming to prevent US companies from facing hostile regulations. The SEC’s restrictive regulations on crypto custody have caused controversy, with the House voting against them despite Biden’s veto threat. Banks holding customers’
The Independent – Another Tory MP defects as Sunak is ambushed at PMQs
Front page summary The Independent – Another Tory MP defects as Sunak is ambushed at PMQs The Independent leads on the defection of Tory MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour. The front page reports that Sir Keir Starmer faces left-wing backlash over the defection. Rishi Sunak was rocked by more political drama ahead of the general election, it adds. The front page features an image of Elphicke sitting on the Labour benches at PMQs following the