The work and pensions minister says the welfare system needs reforming to encourage young people to work if they can.

A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.

Poppy Ludgate is among a group of apprentices quizzing the work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall.

Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.

Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning".

Peter Kyle says the decision to restrict payments this winter was made with a "heavy heart".

Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.

The government promise a “radical” shake-up of the welfare system to help people out of work due to sickness.