Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes29 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitics reporterHouse of CommonsWork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has faced repeated questions from Labour MPs...
At least 150,000 more people will be pushed into relative poverty by the end of 2029-30 because of welfare changes, the government’s modelling has suggested. The figure is down from the 250,000...
An alert has been issued to anyone who takes five different kinds of medications - which can cause problems in the heat. A pharmacist has told anyone on these drugs they should take action as the...
Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'24 minutes agoAdam HaleBBC NewsGetty ImagesSir Keir Starmer has said the UK's benefits system is broken and fixing it is a "moral imperative", a day...
So, Keir Starmer, our ineffectual, hollow husk of a Prime Minister, has caved into the Welfare Bill rebels – which we always knew he would – with the consequence that he’s now finished. Because...
We've got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn6 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterJack FenwickPolitical correspondentPA MediaSir Keir Starmer has said his welfare reforms strike...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is likely to have to raise taxes to pay for Labour's U-turns on welfare and winter fuel payments, a leading economist has warned. The Resolution Foundation estimated that Sir...
Chairman of the group Angela Madden said: “Winter fuel and the PIP are but two of Labour’s major political mistakes and betrayals.”“Compensation to WASPI women should now make for a hat trick...
Sir Keir Starmer came under fire for a "humiliating U-turn" after announcing concessions to Labour rebels on controversial welfare reforms.People who currently receive the personal independence...
PM 'agrees' welfare changes deal with Labour rebels44 minutes agoReutersChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCSam FrancisPolitical ReporterThe government is expected to announce a deal shortly...
But it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to stop the rebellion after the number of Labour MPs signing an amendment opposing the cuts rose again, with 126 now signed up.This is enough to...
Why Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms1 hour agoIain Watson, Henry Zeffman and Harry FarleyPolitical correspondentsReutersAngela Rayner has declared that the government will go...
PM Keir Starmer won’t be the only loser if furious Labour rebels shoot down his reforms to out-of-work disability and sickness benefits. It’ll be a nightmare for the Chancellor.Reeves is banking...
Angela Rayner’s house-building policies will actually mean fewer homes are built, industry experts have warned. The Deputy Prime Minister is proposing tough measures “to get the homes we need”...