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A staggered age of consent law will probably be considered by the government, a senior minister has told Sky News. Speaking to guest presenter David Olusoga, Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the issue of...

It comes after one of Russell Brand’s accusers called for the law to be changed to make it a criminal offence for a man over 30 to have sex with a woman under the age of 18.

Pat McFadden said ministers would probably consider a staggered age of consent.

Mia Latter has publicly revealed her identity after alleging Russell Brand raped her when she was 16. The Metropolitan Police says its investigation remains ongoing.

A minister has told Sky News a "fundamental reset" of the system was needed to help 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, work or training (NEET).

Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP

A major change will shield some pensioners from higher tax charges.

Learn how the new Pension Tax Allowance means one pensioner will pay £56 tax while their spouse pays nothing, and what this taper could mean for your income.

State Pensioners have been warned a new tax allowance could be more complicated than expected, with experts raising concerns over how the changes will work.

The state pension is going up again for another block of would-be pensioners.

The DWP's State Pension age timetable continues in December, with people born in 1960 facing a longer wait before they can claim

Should pensioners receive their State Pension a week early to help cover Christmas costs?