7 h. ago Starmer abandons key welfare reforms in face of Labour revolt

Plans to restrict eligibility for the personal independence payment have been dropped until after a review of the benefit.

Politics

10 h. ago PM braced for revolt over welfare after defending his record of a year in power

Ahead of the parliamentary showdown, Sir Keir Starmer said the Government could look back with a ‘real sense of pride’ at its first year in office.

Politics

12 h. ago Are Labour mayors gunning for Keir Starmer's job? Relations between Downing Street, Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham sink further as they spearhead welfare revolt

Sir Sadiq Khan , the London mayor, and Andy Burnham , the Greater Manchester mayor, are both publicly opposing the Government over welfare cuts.

Events

14 h. ago Revealed: Transport for London pays 843 staff to work on union duties

Bill for providing paid time off for union representatives almost doubles under Sadiq Khan’s mayoralty

Economics

16 h. ago Voices: ‘Strong leader’ or ‘out of touch’? Welfare revolt splits readers’ opinions on Starmer

The debate over welfare reforms has highlighted mixed views on Starmer’s leadership, with some questioning his handling of welfare reforms and party unity, while others see his actions as a sign of strength under pressure

Politics

18 h. ago Mayor says device to assess bruising to darker skin shows police have changed

The devices, known as Project Archway, allow officers to better assess victims’ injuries, particularly on darker skin.

Events

29 h. ago Andy Burnham urges MPs to vote against Labour’s welfare reforms

Ministers hope the concessions to welfare Bill will be enough to avert a backbench rebellion

Politics

33 h. ago Starmer's peace deal with Labour benefits rebels on brink of collapse: PM faces risk of defeat in crunch vote AGAIN as he is accused of reneging on £2.5bn boost to handouts

Despite the PM's frantic efforts to cool temperatures in the party, Sadiq Khan has waded back in to insist the plans still need 'radical transformation'.

Economics

34 h. ago Sadiq Khan doubles down in row with Prime Minister over benefits cuts

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is still facing backlash amid concern the welfare reforms will create a ‘two-tier’ benefits system

Politics

34 h. ago Sadiq Khan demands MORE welfare concessions from Starmer as PM still faces '50

Despite the PM's frantic efforts to cool temperatures in the party, Sadiq Khan has waded back in to insist the plans still need 'radical transformation'.

Politics

37 h. ago How crime levels in ‘lawless’ London rank compared to other world cities

Data compiled from global survey responses for the Numbeo Crime Index ranks 385 of the world’s biggest cities

Events

38 h. ago Sadiq Khan warns 50,000 basement flats in London at risk of flash flooding due to climate change

City Hall reaches out to thousands of households with advice on preparing for and handling flash floods

Events

57 h. ago Chelsea hold new stadium talks with Mayor of London as club considers future switch

Chelsea have a potential site in mind if they end up leaving Stamford Bridge, and the Mayor of London has urged the club to hold conversations over what comes next

Politics

65 h. ago Wimbledon expansion: School leaders say tennis club plan will bring 'crazy' pollution nightmare

A battle is raging over the future of Wimbledon Park due to plans for a massive expansion of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Politics

4 d. ago Sadiq Khan isn't clearing up London Underground graffiti because it will help him get more money from central Government, Tories say

Sadiq Khan isn't clearing up London Underground graffiti because it will help him get more money from central Government, Tories say  Daily Mail

Politics

5 d. ago Starmer ‘agrees’ concessions with welfare cut rebels as he faces huge revolt

Economists warn tax rises could be needed to fund a U-Turn on Sir Keir Starmer’s £5bn welfare reforms as PM opens door to concessions

Politics

5 d. ago Keir Starmer in talks with Labour rebels in bid to head off welfare revolt

Downing Street promises softer approach as PM tries to fend off uprising by more than 120 Labour MPs over ‘brutal’ cuts

Politics

5 d. ago Tax rise warning as Starmer in talks on concessions with welfare cut rebels as he faces huge revolt

Economists warn tax rises could be needed to fund a U-Turn on Sir Keir Starmer’s £5bn welfare reforms as PM opens door to concessions

Events

5 d. ago Keir Starmer in talks with rebel MPs in bid to head off welfare revolt

PM faces calls for ‘wholesale rethink’ rather than tinkering changes

Politics

5 d. ago 250,000 into poverty, £5bn reduced government spending and 126 backbenchers in revolt: Labour's welfare reforms in numbers

Sir Keir Starmer is encountering resistance from Labour backbenchers over welfare reform plans - but how much money are we talking about?

Economics