19 h. ago Government announces concessions to welfare bill after talks

In a letter to MPs, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said personal independence payments would be protected.

Politics

20 h. ago Starmer caves in to Labour rebels on welfare cuts with £2bn concessions sparking tax rise fears

Prime minister has offered major concessions on his controversial welfare bill after a tense day of talks with rebel Labour MPs, The Independent understands

Economics

21 h. ago Government expected to unveil welfare Bill concessions after talks with rebels

Sir Keir Starmer is understood to have agreed to water down some reforms in a move to save the Bill.

Politics

23 h. ago Government expected to unveil welfare concessions after talks with Labour rebels

Some 126 backbenchers had signed an amendment that would halt the legislation in its tracks.

Politics

24 h. ago Keir Starmer in talks with Labour rebels over welfare cuts concessions

Overnight, six more Labour MPs added their names to the rebel amendment that would halt the legislation in its tracks

Politics

27 h. 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

44 h. ago Ministers in talks over welfare concessions as Labour rebellion grows

Six more Labour MPs have added their names to an amendment that would halt the legislation in its tracks.

Politics